Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Kerry Group • Byesville, OH

82d • $18

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 Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other similar liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Eighteen (18) years or older.
• 6 months of Food or chemical manufacturing experience ideal.
• 3 months prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.
• 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.
• Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to complete certification requirements.
• Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that filling equipment, tools, supplies, and work areas are maintained according to applicable GMP.
• Safely set up, operate and sanitize high-speed filling and packaging equipment including fillers, cappers, labelers, case erecter, case packer, case and/or bottle coders, palletizers and pallet wrapper.
• Accurately record production data, turning all related documents to inventory control at end of shift.
• Effectively correct downtime issues, and report issues that are impacting production.
• Perform flavor changes, washouts and weekly cleaning of tanks, pipes and equipment (CIP and COP) and floors.
• Calibrate and operate pH meters, and refractometers, perform relative Quality Assurance monitoring.
• Hand stack and/or manual pack-off.
• Maintain all quality, sanitation and production documents in accordance with plant quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Safely handle chemicals, perform chemical testing and document strength and usage.
• Use manual and/or electrical pallet jack.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• Retirement contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED