Machine Operator Dryer Operator Nights 5k Sign On Bonus
About The Position
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. We’re proud of our clean-label, natural products and our commitment to freshness and quality.
Requirements
- Operates forklift.
- Assist other production operators as time/shift allows.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have the ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel. Capable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutions.
- Ability to bend, stand, stoop, twist, turn, do repetitive motion, and lift up to 50 lbs. continuously throughout a shift
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year experience in a food manufacturing environment desirable
Responsibilities
- Performs tank and piping connections for spray dryers assuring connections for drying products on R3 dryer and for holding tanks, assures connections for CIP of dryers.
- Performs CIP of spray dryers, dryer holding tanks and line circuits following selection of CIP cycle on FIX screen following established procedure for recipe, cycles and chemicals.
- Operates spray dryers which include startup and operation of the R3 dryer, floor scales, pumps, motors, chart recorders, and instruments. Monitors and record processing data.
- Uses established process descriptions and job analysis information for control use of propane or natural gas and powder conveying fans and lines.
- Operates computer systems including FIX operator interface, Quality system, and Excel for tracking historical trends, CIP system, Dryer recipe selection, Works with SAP from start to finish of the spray dryer batches.
- Washes and cleans equipment per the sanitation manual. Follows GMP program and rules.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
- Employee Share Plan
- Life, disability, and accident insurance
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
