Manufacturing Operator - Blending

Kerry Group • Byesville, OH

2d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Operator in the Blending role, you’ll mix and prepare product batches, keep processing equipment running safely, and help ensure every batch meets our quality standards. This role is hands on, fast paced, and essential to keeping production moving.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 18 years old
• Experience in food or chemical manufacturing preferred (1 year)
• Prior operation and certification with electric pallet jacks and lift trucks preferred (6 months)
• Ability to accurately prepare, receive, and ship orders following customer, company, and regulatory standards
• Strong attendance, flexibility for overtime, and commitment to safety and GMPs, including PPE usage
• Attention to detail, math and analytical skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to complete required certifications and promptly report food safety or quality concerns

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory management, RF scanners, cycle counting, and SAP software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Mix and blend batches according to customer formulas
• Verify ingredients, amounts, and lot numbers
• Record batch details and maintain accurate documentation
• Monitor processing controls and address issues quickly
• Watch for anything that could affect sterility and report mechanical problems
• Maintain steady product flow to avoid delays
• Operate a lift truck to move and store ingredients
• Clean equipment, tanks, rooms, tools, and piping

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees