What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blending Operator - 2nd Shift position at Kerry?
Requisition ID 46834
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.
About Kerry
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.
What's in it For You:
- $2,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Wages Starting at $23/HR $1.40 Shift Premium for 2nd Shift
- Amazing Benefits
- Great Team Environment
- Referral Bonus Program ($1,000 Per Employee Referral)
Where You'll Work:
Our Jackson, WI facility is located just north of Milwaukee and easily commutable with easy on/off freeway access. We create dry beverage mixes products for Kerry customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program. We are located a commutable 20 minutes north of the Milwaukee metro area. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the company for you!
What You'll Do:
The blending operator is responsible for performing all dry blending operations, to ensure continuous operation.
- Responsible for making sure blends are placed into the blender correctly, utilizing process control sheets. This includes weighing up of any minor ingredients, double checking item numbers, batch quantities, and lot numbers.
- Make any necessary changes to make sure batches meet quality specification runs sheets. This includes, salt adjustments, ph, T.A., fat, color, and any other specification defined for the product being ran.
- Comprehend all aspects of the blending controls, including Dynamic Air functions.
- Works with the other Blending operators and Supervisor to ensure a smooth transition from shift to shift.
- Have a good understanding of the general purpose, philosophy and direction of The Kerry Group as a whole and specifically the Jackson plant as it relates to employee policies and expectations, quality, customer satisfaction, GMP, sanitation, and production requirements.
- All other duties as assigned.
What You'll need to be Successful and Safe:
- Previous food preparation experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to read and follow recipes and procedures.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Competencies
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.
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