Skilled Operative

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.

About the role

Role Description, Skills, Experience and Qualifications required: POSITION SUMMARY: Ensures efficient and continual plant vinegar production. Continually monitors production efficiency by taking production samples, making nutrient batches and taking physical inventories. Works in the plant during assigned shift and is continually checking production status while ensuring other sections of the plant are running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Monitors the levels of all tanks. Knows the vinegar flow in and out of tanks.

· Monitors the production by taking and checking physical samples and making adjustments to ensure the production remains efficient.

· Monitors filtration units.

· Monitors nutrient levels in tanks, mixes batches as needed and adds them to tanks.

· Monitors several pumping operations at the same time, aware of all pumping destinations and stops operations if necessary.

· Monitors and checks the progress of the R/O units as well as the foam tanks and performs any needed actions to keep them running smoothly.

· Watches and adjusts the production computer as needed

· Calculates when the production units will be ready to discharge.

· Prepared mashes as necessary to keep production units operating.

· Load and unload tankers as necessary.

Qualifications and skills

· Ability to work alone.

· Ability to make quick decisions based on work production needs.

· Ability to monitor all tanks to ensure production of vinegar.

· Ability to give complete attention to detailed work.

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Two to Three years in a food or beverage manufacturing company preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

Ability to adapt to customized company computer programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand C (Constantly)

Walk C (Constantly)

Sit O (Occasionally)

Handling/Fingering N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)

Climb C (Constantly)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)

Bend F (Frequently)

Push/Pull

12lbs or less F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs F (Frequently)

26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs F (Frequently)

51-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The starting wage for this role is $27.11 per hour. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

​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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Posting Type: DNI