Manufacturing Operator Nights + $5k Sign on Bonus - Rochester, MN
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 Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. We’re proud of our clean-label, natural products and our commitment to freshness and quality.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Good arithmetic, reading, and writing skills required
- Ability to be fully trained in Fermentation, Wet Blending, Liquid Receiving, and Spray Drying positions within one year
- 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
- Minimum one year of experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred
- Experience operating a liquid pasteurizer, HTST, and HDMIs preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor production equipment across multiple areas (blending, fermentation, packaging)
- Support wet blending, packaging, liquid receiving, fermentation, and other job areas as assigned
- Train production operators in new and existing practices; assist team leaders in onboarding new joiners
- Float between positions and roles throughout your shift (variety in your day)
- Use computer systems (FIX operator interface, Inelex, SAP, Excel) to track production and select recipes, cycles, and chemicals
- Follow established procedures and run setpoints to achieve QC-approved products with optimal yields at lowest costs
- Wash and clean equipment per sanitation manual; follow GMP program and rules
- Operate forklift and aerial lifts; may be certified as a forklift trainer
- Assist other production operators as needed
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- 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
