Manufacturing Operator Days - Rochester, MN

Kerry•Rochester, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a liquid pasteurizer, HTST, and HDMIs preferred

Responsibilities

Operates equipment and performs 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.
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.
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.
Washes and cleans equipment per the sanitation manual.
Follows GMP program and rules.
Operates forklift and aerial lifts.