Manufacturing Operator (M&B) Rotating 3rd Shift - Clark, NJ

About the role

The Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique with two buildings. The North building produces natural flavorings and essential oils with a fruity smell. The South building produces savory and garlic products with a different smell.

Key responsibilities

• Follow all manufacturing instructions on formula batch sheet using proper compounding techniques to ensure product quality.
• Product Formulation from raw materials including but not limited to Compounding various liquid formulas and preparing emulsions used in product formulas.
• Milling Adhering to batch sheet instructions to mill required material.
• CALCULATING SUPPLEMENTAL INGREDIENTS AND MATERIAL ISSUING ON SAP VIA COMPUTER/SCANNER.
• Blending Adjusting scale based on batch sheet to fill required weight of boxes/drums. Following batch sheet to abide by product specific requirement for filling boxes/drums.
• Sealing & Stacking Operating MTEK sealer to vacuum seal filled liners. Ensuring finished packaged product conforms to company standards and arranging products on a pallet in a predetermined sequence.
• Sanitation Adhering to SOP instructions to clean and sanitize equipment and room.
• Packaging of Finished Product Properly label all batches submitted to the lab for evaluation. Utilize inventory lot rotation (FIFO) for all materials used.

Qualifications and skills

• Follow the use of Personal Protection Equipment and Good Manufacturing procedures to maintain good Housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations.
• Operation, Cleaning and Maintenance or processing equipment
• Basic Understanding of manufacturing operations
• Proper handling of Allergen products and equipment according to Allergen Control Procedures
• Responsible for conformance to Food Safety and Food Quality Plans as described in the Kerry Clark SQF Systems manual.
• Must report any and all deviations to a member of management and QA- and set product aside until further instructed.

Compensation data

The pay rate for this position is $24.00 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.