Production Associate

About the role

As a Production Associate at Kerry, you will be an integral part of our manufacturing team, contributing to the production of high-quality food and nutrition products. This role is vital to our mission of delivering sustainable nutrition solutions while ensuring operational efficiency and product excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment on the production line to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and production processes to maintain safety and quality.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with safety regulations.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Add bag/tote to the fill head.
• Operate the bagger/ tote system to bring powder into the tote/bag.
• Ensure bags are properly sealed going through the heat sealer.
• Verify weights of bags/totes prior to GRing to good product.
• Perform Metal checks accurately.
• Disassemble and clean all equipment from in packaging rooms.
• Ability to change comil and sifter screens accurately.
• Scrape product build up in dryer.

Qualifications and skills

• Experience working in a manufacturing facility or factory setting is preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues.
• Problem solving ability and aptitude for learning and professional growth.
• Previous experience in process operation in which has been demonstrated a high degree of competence and understanding of process equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.85-29.74 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.

Benefits

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, and tuition reimbursement.

Schedule

This role is for the 3rd shift (6P-6A).