Manufacturing Assistant; 1st Shift

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.

Requisition 62735

Position Type (US) Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

Kerry, located in Vesper, WI, is currently looking to hire a first shift Manufacturing Assistant. This role is crucial as it involves providing ongoing and necessary support within our SAP processes. The Manufacturing Assistant will play a significant part in assisting with the completion of process orders and ensuring that any deviations are identified and corrected prior to Teco. Additionally, the role will involve heavy involvement within operations, making it an excellent opportunity for someone eager to contribute to our team's success.

Main Job Duties

• Tracking new hire vacation
• Confirm vacation is correct after 60 days
• Plant phone calls
• Check messages on switch board
• Manually turning on plant answer when not here
• New hire orientation - I9 (proof of citizenship)
• Maintain door swipe card for access
• Get mail from post office
• Balance & submit payroll remittance (union dues/united way)
• Payment/checks received @vesper, identify reason/enter code, record and forward
• Trex & Haycreek give checks (scanned and sent to corp for cashing)
• Metting organization (breakfast/lunch for visitors)
• Ticket each year to update employee pay
• Employee filing (discipline, training records etc..)
• Sending discipline to union reps
• Admin work
• Requisition s monthly file
• Headcount report weekly
• Update sheet with leavers and new people
• Safety glasses vouchers

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

The pay range for this position is $28 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

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, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 2.28.2026.

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.

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