Manufacturing Operator Nights + $5k Sign on Bonus - Rochester, MN

Requisition ID 64686Position Type (US)Full TimeWorkplace Arrangement About KerryKerry 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 WorkOur Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. We’re proud of our clean-label, natural products and our commitment to freshness and quality.Compensation DataThe pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 8/26We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.What's In It For YouLooking for a stable, full-time manufacturing role on nights with strong pay, bonus, and real growth opportunities?$23.00/hr base pay + $2.00/hr shift differential ($25.00/hr effective starting pay)$5,000 sign-on bonusFull benefits package from day one401K Match Up To 6%Night shift 445 PM – 515 AMRotating shift schedule (2-2-3)What You'll DoAs a Manufacturing Operator, you’llOperate and monitor production equipment across multiple areas (blending, fermentation, packaging)Support wet blending, packaging, liquid receiving, fermentation, and other job areas as assignedTrain production operators in new and existing practices; assist team leaders in onboarding new joinersFloat between positions and roles throughout your shift (variety in your day)Use computer systems (FIX operator interface, Inelex, SAP, Excel) to track production and select recipes, cycles, and chemicalsFollow established procedures and run setpoints to achieve QC-approved products with optimal yields at lowest costsWash and clean equipment per sanitation manual; follow GMP program and rulesOperate forklift and aerial lifts; may be certified as a forklift trainerAssist other production operators as neededWhat You'll Need To Be SuccessfulWhat You'll Need To Be Successful And SafeHigh school diploma or GED requiredMinimum one year of experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferredExperience operating a liquid pasteurizer, HTST, and HDMIs preferredGood arithmetic, reading, and writing skills requiredAbility to be fully trained in Fermentation, Wet Blending, Liquid Receiving, and Spray Drying positions within one yearAbility to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnelCapable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutionsWork Environment And Physical RequirementsAbility to walk and stand regularly; climb stairs and laddersReach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull, and manipulate frequentlyFrequently lift product up to 50 pounds from various positionsTalking, hearing, vision, reading, and writing requiredWork primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor tasksExposure to humidity, dust, fumes, noise, and chemical agents; hearing protection requiredFloor surfaces may be wet; temperature varies by season and taskExposure to confined spaces including tank entryKerry 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 those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.Recruiter Posting Type DNI