Production Operator

Requisition ID 47750
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Manufacturing/Production 
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Posting Type DNI
 

Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

• Regularly handle objects weighing up to 50+ lbs in a frequent basis.
• Starts and operates scale/packer/sealer to position bag in machine for the filling of finished product. Inspects filled container to ensure proper seal of bag.
• Keep production records of product number, lot numbers, bag weights, downtime and changeover time while maintaining integrity of product.
• Operates/monitors the label machine and unicorn printer as well as making the necessary adjustments to ensure that proper product identification labels are on finished product as required by customer and in-house Quality Control Department.
• Performs metal detector checks per company policy. Starts, monitors and makes necessary adjustments to the automatic palletizer for proper stacking sequence to meet customer requirements and in-house Quality Control Department requirements.
• Assures that all product changes are free from cross contamination to ensure of product integrity. Replenishes all packaging supplies to the packer/sealer/ labelaire, unicorn printer and palletizer while achieving target goals and a quality product.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, and work within a team environment. Able to use simple work hand tools.
• Perform a wide variety of miscellaneous duties which may include: sweeping, clean-up, removing garbage, taking samples and etc.
• Participate in safety programs such as; safety orientation, safety committee, ergonomic committee, monthly regulatory safety trainings and Eye for safety program.
• Follow all Kerry safety, environmental and regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines. May perform any other duties assigned by leadership. Required to maintain adequate performance levels as directed.
• Must be punctual and attend scheduled hours as instructed

Qualification Requirements

•  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3 years related experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred, or any manufacturing industry required.
•  LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to communicate in English to understanding the job terminology. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and manufacturing orders. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
•  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations manually or with a calculator.
• REASONING ABILITY Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems outside of standardized situations.
•  PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lifting, pushing, and pulling of product hoses while loading/unloading products. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs multiple times every day, and lift at least 50 lbs regularly.
•  WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

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. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here .

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.