Production Operative at Kerry Group

Owatonna, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

20.5

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Teamwork, Mechanical Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Food Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, Electric Pallet Jack Operation, Safety Certification, 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 Owatonna, MN location is part of our Dry Beverage Division specializes in agglomeration and/or coating of nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients in some of your favorite dietary supplements and drinks! The site has approximately 50 employees that contribute to our involvement in product formulations, ingredient processing and particle coating solutions within the food and beverage and nutraceutical ingredient industries. We are hiring career minded people to help meet growing demands for quality ingredients. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with people who care about what we do! 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 Production Operators follow formulas to ensure the customers receive the ideal dry blended ingredients to flavor their products. This involves operation of a variety of production and processing equipment to manufacture products efficiently and within all specifications and quality standards. During a shift you may pull raw materials, measure, use lift trucks and/or cranes, monitor and document production results. Your attention to detail and maintaining safe processes will ensure that the best product is shipped daily. It is critical to success that all government regulations, policies and related processes are met and or exceeded. The successful employees in this role may become leaders for other employees and consistently communicate with the production team! 4 Day Work Week! Our 2nd Shift Works from 400 pm - 230 am, Mon.-Thurs.! Overtime is Available, Usually Not Mandatory What You'll Need to Succeed High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older 6 mo. of Food or chemical manufacturing experience ideal. 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. Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills to solve mechanical problems. Ability to complete certification requirements Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred. What Kerry Offers The pay rate for this position is $20.50 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

Production Operators follow formulas to ensure the customers receive the ideal dry blended ingredients. This involves operating production and processing equipment to manufacture products efficiently and within all specifications and quality standards.