Manufacturing Operator Liquid Receiving 5K Sign On Bonus

About the role

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. We partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products consumed by billions worldwide. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, driving sustainable nutrition globally. A career with Kerry offers opportunities to shape the future of food in a truly global environment.

What's In It For Me

• Full-time work
• Full benefits starting the first day of the month after hire
• Overtime eligible
• $5k sign-on bonus
• Career growth and opportunities
• 12-hour shifts every other weekend, 3 days off
• Compensation range: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire at the top or near the top of the range due to its pay-for-performance model. Compensation decisions are based on individual performance and circumstances. The specific compensation offered is influenced by various factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contributions, Employee Share Plan, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a Liquid Receiving Operator to join our Production team in Rochester, MN. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for:

• Receiving and pasteurizing liquid raw materials according to production schedules
• Performing CIP (Clean-in-Place) processes on silos and line circuits
• Operating and monitoring pasteurizers, evaporators, and CIP systems
• Maintaining required documentation, including pasteurizer chart records (MDA compliance)
• Splitting fermentation media and executing sanitary transfers to silos and fermentation vessels
• Running evaporators to precise specifications (density, temperature, flow rate, and vacuum)
• Maintaining equipment performance and troubleshooting operational issues; collaborating with maintenance as needed
• Overseeing and documenting incoming and outgoing raw material trucks
• Maintaining daily production logs and communication reports
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, quality, and food safety standards
• Maintaining housekeeping and sanitation standards across assigned work areas
• Working across multiple plant areas including receiving, control room, truck bay, flow plate, and silos
• Following lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols at all times

What You'll Need to Be Successful

To be successful and safe in this role, you should have:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Prior experience in manufacturing, particularly in the food or beverage industry (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Basic computer proficiency (email, spreadsheets, SAP, iFix, or similar systems)
• The ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing production demands
• Comfortable working in a high-paced environment with multiple processes running simultaneously

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular standing and walking throughout the shift
• Frequent climbing of stairs and ladders; working at multiple plant levels
• Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing/pulling, and performing repetitive movements
• Lifting up to 30 lbs regularly; up to 55 lbs occasionally
• Exposure to noise, chemicals, and variable temperatures
• Hearing protection required; work areas may include wet concrete surfaces

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 utilize 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.