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Job Description
Requisition
ID 64633
Position Type (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite 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 Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and specializes in fermented ingredients for products related to the bio-science industry. Our team is proud of the work they do and have a focus on clean label or natural products ensuring freshness. 2402 7th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 Compensation Data The pay rate for this position is $22.25 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 12-2026. We 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 You What's in it for you? + $22.25/hr base pay + $5,000 sign-on bonus + Full benefits package from day one + 401K Match Up To 6% + Rotating 2-2-3 night shift 445 pm to 515 am What You'll Do As a Relief Operator, you'll + Provide relief coverage for production operators across multiple departments, including Cultures Packaging, Fermentation, Wet Blending, Liquid Receiving, Spray Dryers, Powder Packaging, and Wet Packaging + Support and relieve Production Team Leads as needed + Train production operators in new and existing practices; assist with onboarding and development of new joiners + Float between positions and roles when not assigned to scheduled relief coverage + Operate and monitor production equipment following established procedures and setpoints to achieve QC‑approved products with optimal yields and lowest costs + Use computer systems including iFIX operator interface, Intelex, SAP, and Excel to track production data, historical trends, recipes, cycles, and chemical usage + Wash and clean equipment per sanitation manuals; follow GMP and food safety programs + Operate forklifts and aerial lifts; may become certified as a forklift trainer + Assist other production operators as needed + Demonstrate leadership in safety by observing, enforcing, and promoting safe work practices What You'll Need To Succeed + High school diploma or GED requiredNo experience + Ability to walk and stand regularly; climb stairs and ladders + Frequent reaching, bending/stooping, crouching, squatting, pushing/pulling, and manual manipulation + Frequently lift product up to 50 pounds; minimal lifting over 50 pounds + Experience in food manufacturing is preferred 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 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
