Evansville 3rd Shift Production Operator

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.

Where You'll Work

Our Evansville, IN, location is part of our Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you! We are part of the Evansville Local Labor Union 561, and we are located at 1515 Park Street, Evansville, IN.

What You'll Do

The starting wage for this role is $22.62 per hour.  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). 

3rd Shift 10 pm to 6:30 am   .35 cent shift differential

•  Attention to detail and record keeping
•  Review and plan for the daily production schedule specific to your position •  Make bases specific to the product quality specifications
•  Must be able to drive a fork truck and use a hand truck to move raw materials
•  Relieve the Cracker Meal Packer and Line Driver for breaks
•  Maintain a clean workspace during production and at the end of the shift
•  Making Safety the highest Priorities
•  All other duties assigned

What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe

What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe
Experience:
•  Strong organizational skills & excellent communication skills are essential. •  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.
•  Ability to organize and plan ahead to maximize job efficiency and work safely.
•  Ability to drive for excellence in all areas; focus on effective internal relationships.
Education:
•  High School Diploma or GED
Working Conditions
•  Food manufacturing plant
•  Warehouse environment
•  Laboratory environment
•  Ability to work in a confined space environment
Physical Requirements
•  Ability kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, climb, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.
•  Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours at a time.
•  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively on a daily basis.
•  Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments.
•  Ability to work any shift up to 7 days a week.