Filling Operator at Kerry Group

Byesville, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Experience, Teamwork, Attention To Detail, Quality Assurance, Chemical Handling, Equipment Operation, Data Recording, Sanitation, Safety Certification, Pallet Jack Operation, MS Products, Excel, SAP Software

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

We Are 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. Where You'll Work Our Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other similar liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you! What You'll Do The Production Operator - Filling Machine ensures that filling equipment, tools, supplies, and work areas are maintained according to applicable GMP. The safe set-up, operation and sanitation of high-speed filling and packaging equipment including but not limited to fillers, cappers, labelers, case erecter, case packer, case and/or bottle coders, palletizers and pallet wrapper. What You'll Do Accurately record production data, turning all related documents to inventory control at end of shift Effectively correcting downtime issues, and reporting issues that are impacting production Flavor changes, washouts and weekly cleaning i.e. tanks, pipes and equipment, (CIP and COP) and floors Calibrate and operate pH meters, and refractometers, perform relative Quality Assurance monitoring Hand stacking and/or manual pack-off Maintain all quality, sanitation and production documents in accordance with plant quality, safety and environmental requirements. Safe handling of chemicals, chemical testing and documentation of strength and usage. Manual and/or electrical pallet jack What You;ll Need to Succeed High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older 6 mo. Manufacturing experience, preferably in a chemical or food processing facility. 3 mo. Prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred. Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime. Must be self-motivated and conscientious. Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers. High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to complete certification requirements Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred. What's In It For You The pay rate for this position is $18.00 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on November 26, 2025. 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).

Responsibilities

The Filling Operator ensures the safe set-up, operation, and sanitation of high-speed filling and packaging equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, recording production data, and performing quality assurance monitoring.