What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Kerry?
Requisition ID: 58279
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:
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:
- No Mandatory Overtime
- Company contribution of 11% into 401K - This is NOT a Match! This is a FANTASTIC Benefit of an Automatic Company Contribution!
- Amazing benefits starting on the 1st of the month after hired!
- PTO starting at 90 days of employment
- Great team environment - We get involved with our community as a team to make a difference, connect, and have fun!
- Employee referral bonus program!
The starting wage for this role is $22.17 per hour. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements)
Where You'll Work:
With over 45 plant across North America, the Owen, WI plant is a part of our Dairy division. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast paced and fun environment . We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you!
What You'll Do:
The Owen, WI facility utilizes five different technologies to produce ingredients for Kerry customers and brands. The Production Operator role is to make safe quality products starting with weighing of the raw ingredients to packaging and shipping out the finished project.
- Responsible for following all applicable quality and food safety procedures and policies
- Ensure adherence to proper personal safety regulations, policies and procedures
- Follow all GMP’s, personal safety, and food safety guidelines & accurately maintain company records and forms
- Maintain the work area and ensure equipment is in clean and orderly condition
- Operate machinery and perform tasks in the production and packaging of food products
- Safely operate a forklift
- Report any defective materials or questionable conditions to the Production Supervisor
What You'll need to be Successful and Safe:
- Ability to work in different climates (cold or hot)
- Ability to work with cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work with others and to be self-directed
- Possess mathematical and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to problem solve and multi-task
- Basic computer skills required
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
Salary : $22
