Packager Operator Nights - Rothschild, WI

About the role

Where you'll work
Rothschild, WI location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition division and is responsible for our biopharmaceutical needs for Kerry customers and brands.
This site is one of two that works with specialized lactose protein within the Kerry organization!

People may not realize we're more than just great taste when it comes to food and beverage products - we truly are committed to nutrition and sciences as well!

Key responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, this position is responsible to efficiently package the products produced on the various Kerry dryers.
• Pharma grade lactose is produced.
• Responsible for packaging and palletizing the products produced on the Kerry dryers.
• Performs scale checks, takes and submits samples to the Lab. per specified frequencies.
• Aids Operators and other bagger personnel, preparing bags, room cleaning, dryer cleaning, bag staging and warehousing production.
• Responsible for the efficient operation and monitoring of the dryer bagging systems as assigned.
• Takes appropriate action whenever the raw material or finished product does not meet Standards highlighted in Sop’s, EPL, and processing logs.
• Rotates packaging product on the dryer operations with operator and refinery assistant. As designated by our job rotation procedure.
• Performs assigned data entry, record keeping and process monitoring functions according to established procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for all EPL related record and data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
• Have basic math skills.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet movers.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and the ability to kneel, bend over, squat, stoop, and carry.
• Ability to work in a -40 freezer.
• Ability to work in warm and dusty environment.
• Ability to organize and plan ahead to maximize job efficiency.

Education/and Or Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Demonstrate communication, organizational, and the ability to listen.
• Excellent attention to detail, neatness, and follow through with tasks.
• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.

Pay and Benefits

Compensation Data
The pay rate for this position is $25.52 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.