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About the role
Primary Purpose: Supply the production lines, maintain the inventory levels in the warehouse and systems. Ensure the overall quality of Kerry products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while also maintaining a hazard free work area.
- Always use personal protective equipment as required and/or appropriate.
- Attend all safety training and other safety operating procedures.
- Report near misses, accidents or suspected injuries as well as unsafe conditions and behaviors in a timely manner.
- Complete safety work orders when appropriate.
- Be able to participate in safety initiatives, committees and teams.
- Never take shortcuts or use the improper tools/equipment that could compromise the safety of themselves or others.
- Food safety and quality is Kerry’s priority so it’s important to adhere to all Food Safety/Quality SOP's while also accurately completing required Food Safety & Quality records.
- Operate a forklift and be responsible for forklift maintenance and inspection.
- Record all transactions into SAP
- Responsible for the quality of each pallet pertaining to seals, packaging, and labels.
- Supply the production lines, maintain the inventory levels in the warehouse and systems.
- Coordinate with other team members to achieve the highest efficiency and quality of finished goods while working safely.
- Practice GMPS.
The above listed duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
Key responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- Organizational skills & excellent communication skills are essential.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.
- Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
- Ability to organize and plan ahead to maximize job efficiency and work safely.
- Ability to strive for excellence in all areas; focus on effective internal and external customer-supplier relationships.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous work experience within a food manufacturing and distribution environment.
- Basic computer experience.
Working Conditions:
- Food manufacturing plant
- Warehouse environment
Physical Requirements:
- Ability kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.
- Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously during shift.
- Ability to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.
- Ability to walk up to 135 feet one way many times a day.
- Ability to continuously stand/walk up to 12 hours.
- Ability to climb stairs or ladder.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. Kerry reserves the right to revise this Job Description, as it deems necessary.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Qualifications and skills
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
