Operative

Kerry GroupVinton, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Safely performs and operates computer-controlled equipment and more mechanically based machines in a food processing facility, including but not limited to dehulling equipment, forklift and aerial lifts, extrusion, bucket elevators, dryers, roller mills and other types of milling, stretch wrappers etc....

Requirements

  • Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.
  • PFT & respirator fit test required
  • Working at heights / climbing ladders

Nice To Haves

  • HACCP knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Understands the manufacturing process. Converts raw materials and other tangible items into finished goods, and meets production targets and report any deviations.
  • Monitors machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems that may occur.
  • Receives food items in, assists in unloading food items from delivery vehicles, and ensures all food items received in are of acceptable quality and correct quantity.
  • Prepares and examines materials for processing.
  • Take hourly readings of temperatures, amps, pressures of various equipment throughout the shift and report any deviations and make corrections.
  • Package and palletize 50lb bags.
  • Accurately record information into SAP.
  • Follow all site specific safety polices like LOTO.
  • Follow all quality standards and GMP's.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • paid time off
  • a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
  • Employee Share Plan
  • Life, disability, and accident insurance.
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