Production Operator - Downline

​Requisition ID: 58472 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

We Are 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 Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other similar liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!

What You'll Do:

 

The Production Operator in the Downline position is responsible for ensuring optimum quality of the assembled and sealed package. This involves work with all down-stream equipment, including associated conveyors, the straw applicator, multi-wrapper, accumulator, labelers, Combitop applicator and case packers. You'll be making sure that the filled and/or assembled products are correct and ready to ship. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, Downline Operators work as part of the production team in this clean, temperature-controlled environment.

• Ensuring optimum quality of the assembled and sealed package.
• Responsible for following GMP’s and food safety regulations.
• Notify other team members of a malfunction anytime equipment on the line goes down for more than a few seconds by surging on or off until assistance from other coworkers is available.
• Label rework and complete the rework in a timely manner, including taking it back to the processing area to be reprocessed.
• Minimize product waste by making operator adjustments to eliminate damage to the product.
• Keep work area free from possible safety hazards, taking immediate action to eliminate hazards when they are identified or reporting them to the Production Supervisor.
• Address and correct all mechanical issues that may prevent the line from running quality product at top performance.
• Follow and abide by all safety regulations, GMP’s and IA policies and procedures as determined by management.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

 

• High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
• Basic math skills, ability to calculate percentages accurately.
• 6 mo.. Manufacturing experience, preferably in a chemical or food processing facility.
• Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime.
• Must be self-motivated and conscientious.
• Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers.
• Ability to complete training and certification requirements

What's In It For You:

 

The typical hiring range for this role is $17.34 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. 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). 

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ