Production Operator - Kerry : Job Details

Requisition ID: 56526Position Type: (US)Full TimeWorkplace Arrangement:About KerryKerry 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.About the roleFollow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Attend all meetings and training as required. Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to your direct supervisor or management.Continually endorses the Quality Policy and assures conformance to all requirements of the Quality Management System for SQF 2000 certification.Key responsibilitiesSafely performs setup and operates computer-controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines in a food processing plant, including, but not limited to dehulling equipment, forklift, extrusion, bucket elevators, dryers, roll mills, stretch wrappers.Understands the manufacturing process. Converts raw materials and other tangible items into finished products, and meets production targets. Monitors machine parameters and troubleshoots processing problems.Receives food items, assists in unloading food items from delivery vehicles, and ensures that all food items received are of good quality and appropriate quantity.Prepares and examines material for processing. Takes hourly readings of temperatures, amps, pressures of various equipment. Ensures raw materials are fed into the machines and that the machines run smoothly and efficiently.Package and palletize 50 lb. Bags.Accurately record production information into SAP. Follow all safety policies and rules. Identifies and reports safety concerns to leadership in a timely manner.Troubleshoot and make accurate decisions to make equipment adjustments to keep food safe in accordance with Kerry GMP and HACCP policies, rules and guidelines.HACCP knowledge a plus.Follow all quality standards including sanitizing hands, wearing provided uniforms and boots, following all GMPs.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications and skillsA. EDUCATION:High school diploma or GED.B.EXPERIENCE:Experience in manufacturing/processing environment, operating various production equipment, preferred, but not required. Demonstrated ability to learn complex processes and work in team environment.C.SKILLSAbility to operator a computer. HACCP Knowledge a plus. Ability to conform to all safety policies, rules and protocols. Must be able to multi-taskVII.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Environment can be dusty and hot in the summer months.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. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) ( .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.Recruiter:Posting Type: DNI