Production Operator Nights - Rochester

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.

Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and specializes in fermented ingredients for products related to the bio‑science industry. Our team is proud of the work they do and has a focus on clean label or natural products ensuring freshness.

2402 7th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour plus a $2.00 shift differential for rotating shift (2-2-3). Shift/

Working Hours:

4:45 PM - 5:15 AM.

The Runner Operator is responsible for operating equipment and performing diverse job functions on a routine basis. Provides support to wet blending, packaging, liquid receiving, fermentation, and other job areas as assigned. Trains production operators in new and existing practices. Recommends changes to achieve improved efficiency.

• Performs tasks as outlined in job descriptions for Liquid Packaging, Fermentation, Wet Blending, Liquid Receiving, Spray Drying, Powder Packaging, and other areas as assigned. Provides support and relieves relief operators.
• Trains production operators in new and existing practices. Assists team leaders in orientation and development of new joiners.
• Floats to other positions and may occasionally work in a number of roles in any given shift.
• Operates computer systems including FIX operator interface, Inelex, SAP, and Excel; tracks and records historical trends, and selects recipes, cycles, and chemicals using electronic media.
• Follow established procedures and run setpoints to achieve QC approved products with optimal yields at lowest costs. Recommends changes to achieve improved efficiency.
• Washes and cleans equipment per the sanitation manual. Follows GMP program and rules.
• Operates forklift and aerial lifts.
• Assist other production operators as time/shift allows.
• May be certified as a forklift trainer.

Education
High school diploma or GED.

Experience
None required. Hiring preference will be given to candidates with two or more years experience in food production environments and/or experience in key departments. Must have ability to be fully trained in Fermentation, Wet Blending, Liquid Receiving and Spray Drying positions within one year.

Skills
Must have the ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel. Capable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutions.

• The physical demands of this position include the ability to walk and stand on a regular basis. Must climb stairs and ladders. The ability to reach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull and manipulate is frequently required. Must frequently lift product from a variety of positions to 50 pounds and has minimal requirement to lift over 50 pounds. Talking, hearing, vision, reading and writing are required to perform this job.
• The job is performed normally performed inside, however there are requirements to work outdoors as defined in job specific description. There is exposure to humidity, dust, fumes, noise, and chemical agents. Hearing protection is required. On occasion there is close proximity to moving objects and sharp objects. The floor surface is linoleum, tile, metal grates, or concrete frequently wet in some areas.
  
  The temperature is variable based on the season and the task being performed. There is exposure to confined spaces including tank entry.

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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…