Manufacturing Associate

Kerry Ingredients and Flavours • Clark, NJ

359d • $27

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 Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavoring and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.

Requirements

• HS or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year distillation experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have experience, knowledge and ability to operate forklift truck

Responsibilities

• Run distillation from start to finish and package in designated containers.
• Fractionate distillation by pre-determined percentages and label Drums accordingly by lot#, batch#, lbs, cut, etc.
• Report any and all problems in vacuum, differential pressures and temperatures as soon as they are detected.
• Ensure all chart recording equipment and logging equipment is in proper working condition.
• Maintain equipment and working area in accordance to 5S and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Proper handling of Allergen products and equipment according to Allergen Control Procedures.
• Responsible for conformance to Food Safety and Food Quality Plans as described in the Kerry Clark SQF Systems manual. Must report any and all deviations to a member of management and QA- and set product aside until further instructed.
• Other duties assigned by Management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• Retirement contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees