Manufacturing Associate

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Where You'll Work 

Our Fort Worth, Texas location is part of our Dairy division and creates soups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. We are a fast paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility that comes together as a team to get the job done. If you like working with a close-knit group that makes a big impact, we may be the place for you! Our Fort Worth site is located at 7401 Will Rogers Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76140 

 

The typical hiring range for this role is $16.95/per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime.  In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).   

Shift: 2pm. 4:15pm to 1:15am with OT. 

 

 

 

Key responsibilities

General Requirements:
•  Effectively communicate in English
•  Meet physical requirements stand, stretch, lift 2-50lb and work on all weather.
•  Work with minimal supervision
•  Perform basic mathematical calculations and operate scales in grams and kilograms
•  Follow good manufacturing practices, work safely and achieve results in a team environment
•  Be punctual and meet expectations for regular attendance
•  Attention to detail and operate in a fast-paced environment.
•  Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
•  Be able to operate standard walkie equipment.
•  Attend all Safety, Health and Environmental Training as required, and participate in Kerry’s Eye for Safety, Quality and Environmental Programs
•  Maintain proper appearance, such as keeping uniform neat, clean, shirt tucked in Always wear clean clothes without buttons (No sleeveless shirts or short pants) clean hair net, beard net and gloves (changing frequently)
•  Ability to suggest methods for improving production or operating conditions, continuous improvement
•  Participate on-the-job training and gain knowledge of equipment in your designated work area
•  Read, understand, and follow manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures and special instructions
•  Operate manufacturing equipment
•  Follow and monitor all Food Safety and Quality control points and complete documentation for required quality checks
•  Follow leads and supervisors’ instructions and be open to providing and receiving feedback for improvement
•  Understand Job Safety Hazards and comply with department and plant Safety, GMP, Sanitation, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures
•  Interact with other members of the team to ensure communication is effective and consistent
•  Must adhere to site Hygienic Zoning policy
•  Must be able to be trained in Lockout Tagout and can lock machinery out
•  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications and skills
Role Description, Skills, Experience and Qualifications required: Minimum Requirements:
•  High school diploma/GED or equivalent. •  Must be able to speak and understand English effectively
•  Packer At least 1 year of similar/same manufacturing experience

Preferred Requirements:
•  Packer One (1) year of food manufacturing experience