Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Kerry Group•Owatonna, MN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. They partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Their vision is to be their customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. The Owatonna, MN location is part of Kerry's Dry Beverage Division, specializing in agglomeration and/or coating of nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients found in dietary supplements and drinks. The site has approximately 50 employees who contribute to product formulations, ingredient processing, and particle coating solutions within the food and beverage and nutraceutical ingredient industries. Kerry is hiring career-minded people to help meet growing demands for quality ingredients, offering a fast-paced environment with supportive colleagues. The Production Operators follow formulas to ensure customers receive the ideal dry blended ingredients to flavor their products. This involves the operation of a variety of production and processing equipment to manufacture products efficiently and within all specifications and quality standards.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
Ability to maintain a good attendance record
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
6 months of prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification
Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software

Responsibilities

Follow formulas to ensure the customers receive the ideal dry blended ingredients to flavor their products
Operate a variety of production and processing equipment to manufacture products efficiently and within all specifications and quality standards
Pull raw materials
Measure ingredients
Use lift trucks and/or cranes
Monitor and document production results
Maintain safe processes
Ensure all government regulations, policies and related processes are met and or exceeded
Consistently communicate with the production team