Manufacturing Associate - Blender 3rd Shift

Kerry Group•Sturtevant, WI

4d•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 Sturtevant, WI location is part of our Meat Division and creates dry seasoning blends for meat and snacks items that spice up the life of Kerry customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program - and we’re proud of that contribution to our local food banks and organizations. We are located a commutable 20 minutes from the Milwaukee metro area, with easy on/off access from I-94. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you! 1751 Enterprise Dr, Sturtevant, WI 53177.

Requirements

Organizational & excellent communication skills.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.
Basic computer experience.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing and blending operation experience preferred.
Previous work experience within a food manufacturing and distribution environment preferred.
Previous experience with scanners/RF guns preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in teams of 2 or 3 in the blending room.
Add 50 lbs bags into the blender according to recipes in the SAP software system.
Fill, label, and palletize new bags for shipment.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality standards.
Maintain room organization and cleanliness in a safe manner.
Accurately enter data into SAP.
Adhere to safety policies and maintain a hazard-free work area.
Attend Tier 1 Meetings and provide input as requested.
Understand room washes and allergen/non-allergen requirements.
Maintain GMPs and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
Report all accidents and near-misses immediately.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Report to the shift supervisor and follow the direction of the cell lead or production team.