Machine Operator Days - $5k Sign on Bonus- Rochester, MN

Kerry Group • Rochester, MN

12h • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

About the role
Where you'll work
Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and specializes in fermented ingredients for products related to the bio-science industry. Our team is proud of the work they do and have a focus on clean label or natural products ensuring freshness.
2402 7th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901
$21.00/hr + $5k Sign on Bonus
Shift/Working Hours 445 AM to 515 PM
Staging/ blending ingredients, CIP of line circuits and blend tanks, connecting tanks and piping, and sanitation. Follows established procedures and run setpoints in order to achieve QC approved products.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Have a good working knowledge of arithmetic and be confident in its use.
• Be neat and consistent in whatever this individual does.
• Be able to write clearly and legibly.
• Be able to read and understand written instructions from the department supervisor or shift group leader.
• Be capable of strict adherence to company policies and yet able to use common sense in making many daily decisions required in this position.
• The physical demands of this position include the ability to walk and stand on a regular basis. Must climb stairs and ladders.
• The ability to reach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull and manipulate is frequently required. Must frequently lift product from a variety of positions to 55 pounds and has occasional requirement to lift over 55 pounds.
• Vision and the ability to read and write are required to perform this job.

Responsibilities

• Performs line circuit and tank piping connections in blend room by assuring recirculation via liquifier, product discharge, tank to tank transfer, product transfers and lime slurry addition / pumping systems.
• Performs CIP of line circuits and blend tanks/silos by understanding CIP recipes, cycles and chemicals. Performs piping connections and will wash and CIP liquifier.
• Stages raw materials and follows established instructions on batch sheets to perform duties. Records weights, manufacturing lot numbers, and QC checks. Follows recipes to blend products according to process description manual.
• Performs line circuit and silo connections in receiving including discharge, transfers, connections, and opening silos. Uses FIX screens to perform tasks. Operates X102 and X103 heating/ cooling mode.
• Operates computer systems including FIX operator interface, Qset, and Excel for reporting, tracking historical trends, reactor operations, CIP system, chemical addition systems, liquifier operations, and product transfers.
• Washes and cleans equipment per the sanitation manual. Follows GMP program and rules.
• Operates forklift

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED