What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator- Food Processing position at Kerry?
3rd shift 10:30pm to 7am
Shift premium for $1.00
The blender is responsible for fully preparing and personally certifying large batches of dry food ingredients in accordance with Company specifications for use in the manufacturing process. This key position ensures that our food products contain only what they are supposed to contain and in the right proportions.
Accurately weigh and measure ingredients for use in blends.
- Maintain accurate paper records of the quantities of ingredients added to batches.
- Use basic math skills, including fractions, to calculate quantities of ingredients needed for partial batches.
- Assist with detailed cleaning activities in blending room as well as other areas of plant on a regular basis.
- Deliver a clean, well-ordered blending room to replacement each shift.
- Operate a vacuum-assisted lift, digital scales, paper recycling compressor, pallet lift, and mixer.
- Stage all required materials for pending blends in advance of shift change.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred, but no required.
- Must be able to tolerate the listed physical and environmental demands of this position with or without accommodations.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
- Must have some work experience doing heavy manual labor within the last 5 years.
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Experience:
- Machine Operator: 3 years (Required)
- Food Processing: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19
