Manufacturing Associate

What You'll Do

• Ensure safe and quality-driven batching within expected timeframes.
• Complete cleaning/washes aligned with Food Safety & Quality requirements to avoid production interruptions.
• 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.

What You'll Need To Succed

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.
• Basic computer experience.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
• Previous Manufacturing And Blending Operation Experience (preferred).
• Previous work experience within a food manufacturing and distribution environment (preferred).
• Previous Experience With Scanners/RF Guns (preferred).

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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.
• Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance.
• Shift Differential: $1.50 for 3rd shift (9 pm to 5 am Sun-Thurs) and $2.00 for 2nd shift (1 pm to 9 pm Monday - Friday).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, bend, squat, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.
• Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments.
• Environment may be dust filled at times.
• Ability to lift continuously.
• Ability to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.
• Ability to walk up to 135 feet one way many times a day.
• Ability to continuously stand/walk up to 12 hours.
• Ability to climb stairs or ladder.

Working Conditions

• Food manufacturing plant
• Warehouse environment

Employment Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Kerry is an equal opportunity employer.