Manufacturing Associate Nights - $5k Sign on Bonus - Rochester
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. 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 The Runner Operator is responsible for operating equipment and performing diverse job functions on a routine basis. Provides support to wet blending, packaging, liquid receiving, fermentation, and other job areas as assigned. Trains production operators in new and existing practices. Recommends changes to achieve improved efficiency.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- A minimum of one year of experience in food or beverage manufacturing required
- Good arithmetic, reading, and writing skills required.
- Must consistently follow policies and use good judgment.
- Must have ability to be fully trained in Fermentation, Wet Blending, Liquid Receiving and Spray Drying positions within one year.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating a liquid pasteurizer, HTST, and HDMIs preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs tasks as outlined in job descriptions for Liquid Packaging, Fermentation, Wet Blending, Liquid Receiving, Spray Drying, Powder Packaging, and other areas as assigned. Provides support and relieves relief operators.
- Trains production operators in new and existing practices. Assists team leaders in orientation and development of new joiners.
- Floats to other positions and may occasionally work in a number of roles in any given shift.
- Operates computer systems including FIX operator interface, Inelex, SAP, and Excel; tracks and records historical trends, and selects recipes, cycles, and chemicals using electronic media.
- Follow established procedures and run setpoints to achieve QC approved products with optimal yields at lowest costs. Recommends changes to achieve improved efficiency.
- Washes and cleans equipment per the sanitation manual. Follows GMP program and rules.
- Operates forklift and aerial lifts.
- Assist other production operators as time/shift allows.
- May be certified as a forklift trainer.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
