Production Operative
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. Our Owatonna, MN location is part of our Dry Beverage Division specializes in agglomeration and/or coating of nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients in some of your favorite dietary supplements and drinks! The site has approximately 50 employees that contribute to our involvement in product formulations, ingredient processing and particle coating solutions within the food and beverage and nutraceutical ingredient industries. We are hiring career minded people to help meet growing demands for quality ingredients. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with people who care about what we do! 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! The Production Operators follow formulas to ensure the customers receive the ideal dry blended ingredients to flavor their products. This involves operation of a variety of production and processing equipment to manufacture products efficiently and within all specifications and quality standards. During a shift you may pull raw materials, measure, use lift trucks and/or cranes, monitor and document production results. Your attention to detail and maintaining safe processes will ensure that the best product is shipped daily. It is critical to success that all government regulations, policies and related processes are met and or exceeded. The successful employees in this role may become leaders for other employees and consistently communicate with the production team! 4 Day Work Week! Our 2nd Shift Works from 400 pm - 230 am, Mon.-Thurs.! Overtime is Available, Usually Not Mandatory
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
- Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime.
- Must be self-motivated and conscientious.
- Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers.
- Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills to solve mechanical problems.
- Ability to complete certification requirements
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience ideal.
- 6 months of prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.
- Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow formulas to ensure the customers receive the ideal dry blended ingredients to flavor their products.
- Operation of a variety of production and processing equipment to manufacture products efficiently and within all specifications and quality standards.
- Pull raw materials, measure, use lift trucks and/or cranes, monitor and document production results.
- Maintain safe processes to ensure that the best product is shipped daily.
- Ensure that all government regulations, policies and related processes are met and or exceeded.
- Consistently communicate with the production team!
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.
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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
