Manufacturing Operator Melrose Park

Kerry Kerry•Melrose Park, IL

3d•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. At our Melrose Park, IL, plant we feel good about our various batters and breading products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you. Our team prides itself on being collaborative and having a healthy culture where working hard and doing a good job is recognized and appreciated. Please note, this is a Union facility. We are part of the Melrose Park Teamsters Local 781. We currently have 2nd and 3rd Shift openings.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
1 to 3 years related experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred, or any manufacturing industry required.
Able to communicate in English to understanding the job terminology.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and manufacturing orders.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to perform these operations manually or with a calculator.
Able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems outside of standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

1 to 3 years related experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Regularly handle objects weighing up to 50+ lbs in a frequent basis.
Responsible for machine start up, shut down and changeover procedures.
Verify that screens on sifters are in good condition and are appropriate for the product that is running.
Check that the mixer is set according to manufacturing order specifications and taking corrective action when product varies from quality standards.
Check the manufacturing order (MO) and confirm the correct ingredients are being used.
Dump ingredients into bag dump station or other specified area.
Record all raw materials neatly and accurately on the manufacturing order (MO).
Communicate effectively with other departments, and work within a team environment.
Able to use simple work hand tools.
Perform a wide variety of miscellaneous duties which may include: sweeping, clean-up, removing garbage, taking samples and etc.
Participate in safety programs such as; safety orientation, safety committee, ergonomic committee, monthly regulatory safety trainings and Eye for safety program.
Follow all Kerry safety, environmental and regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines.
May perform any other duties assigned by leadership.
Required to maintain adequate performance levels as directed.
Must be punctual and attend scheduled hours as instructed.