Production Operative

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

: Processes customer orders by filling: drums, pails, jugs, totes and tankers to proper filling marks. (NOTE: drums, pails, jugs, totes are filled by volume, tankers are filled by weight) Packages, shrink-wraps and bands product on skids, attaches labels and shipping paperwork to the packaged product and loads trucks for shipping.

 

Key responsibilities

Fills customer orders as directed by production lead

•  Make sure all orders are filled and the correct packaging and labeling are used

•  Maintain proper fill weights and/or volumes at all times

•  Monitors HACCP CCP’s (filter checks) and completes documentation completely and accurately.

•  Performs computer tasks by entering production and usage into our SAP system.

•  Recommends packaging equipment upgrades, modifications, and/or replacements

•  Performs weekly warehouse product, materials and tank farm physical inventories and assists with inventory reconciliation

Qualifications and skills

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.

 

Physical Requirements:

•  Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.

•  Ability to lift 50 pounds.

•  Ability to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.

•  PFT & respirator fit test required

•  Working at heights / climbing ladders