Machine Operator- Fermentation Operator

Kerry•Rochester, MN

2d•$24 - $29•Onsite

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

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of one year fermentation or related plant operator experience
Ability to operate processing equipment and computerized control systems
Working knowledge of production procedures and fermentation processes
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds unassisted, pull up to 20 pounds, and work at elevated heights and in confined spaces
Ability to climb stairs frequently and perform physical tasks such as bending and turning valves using tools

Nice To Haves

Brewing education or experience in a brewing environment is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Operate fermenters and sterilizers, including CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) processes
Control fermentation parameters including pH, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, agitation speed, and air flow
Inoculate media with yeast and bacteria following approved batch sheets and process descriptions
Pump specified volumes of media through sterilizers into fermentation tanks to ensure recipe compliance
Monitor up to 8 fermentors simultaneously at various processing stages
Perform sampling and coordinate with the QA laboratory; take corrective action based on results
Select and operate fermenters using FIX systems, graphical displays, real-time trends, and historical charts
Calibrate pH transmitters, pH probes, and DO probes
Utilize computer systems SAP for inventory control and pick lists
Wash and clean equipment per the sanitation manual and follow GMP requirements
Operate a forklift
Assist other production operators as time and shift allow
Occasionally work in confined spaces, including fermenters