Kerry
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About the role The Blending Operator is responsible for ensuring safe and quality-driven batching within expected timeframes.
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.
The Blending Operator is responsible for ensuring safe and quality-driven batching within expected timeframes. This entry-level position also involves completing cleaning/washes aligned with Food Safety & Quality requirements to avoid production interruptions. There are opportunities for advancement to Blending Operator II and III positions based on performance and experience.
Shift/Working Hours S-Th 900pm-500am
General Responsibilities for All Blending Positions
Work in teams of 2 or 3 in the blending room.
Add 50 lbs bags into the blender according to recipes in the SAP software system.
Fill, label, and palletize new bags for shipment.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality standards.
Maintain room organization and cleanliness in a safe manner.
Accurately enter data into SAP.
Adhere to safety policies and maintain a hazard-free work area.
Attend Tier 1 Meetings and provide input as requested.
Understand room washes and allergen/non-allergen requirements.
Maintain GMPs and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
Report all accidents and near-misses immediately.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Report to the shift supervisor and follow the direction of the cell lead or production team lead.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a level sufficient to understand job terminology.
Basic computer skills and ability to use a scan gun and computer tablet.
Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal procedures or instructions.
Previous experience in manufacturing and blending operations preferred.
Previous work experience in a food manufacturing and distribution environment preferred.
Previous experience with scanners/RF guns preferred.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Food manufacturing plant and warehouse environment.
Ability to kneel, bend, squat, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, extend arms, and perform elevated work.
Ability to work in hot, cold, or wet environments, which may be dusty at times.
Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously.
Ability to work overtime and maintain a flexible schedule.
Ability to walk a lot throughout the day.
Ability to continuously stand/walk for up to 12 hours.
Ability to climb stairs or ladders.
The pay rate for this position is $23 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 12/30/26
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 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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