Manufacturing Associate Nights 5K Bonus

Manufacturing Associate Nights 5K Bonus Kerry - 3.2 Rochester, MN Job Details Full-time $23 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Benefits from day one Life insurance Qualifications Food processing plant Writing skills Basic math High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility Cleaning Full Job Description 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 Youll 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 $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 on8/2026 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? $23.00/hr base pay + $2.00/hr shift differential ($25.00/hr effective starting pay) $5,000 sign-on bonus Full benefits package from day one Rotating 2-2-3 night shift (4:45PM - 5:15AM) Predictable schedule, every other weekend off What You'll Do As a Manufacturing Associate, you'll: Operate and monitor production equipment across multiple areas (blending, fermentation, packaging) Support wet blending, packaging, liquid receiving, fermentation, and other job areas as assigned Train production operators in new and existing practices; assist team leaders in onboarding new joiners Float 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 chemicals Follow established procedures and run setpoints to achieve QC-approved products with optimal yields at lowest costs Wash and clean equipment per sanitation manual; follow GMP program and rules Operate forklift and aerial lifts; may be certified as a forklift trainer Assist other production operators as needed What You'll Need To Succeed High school diploma or GED required Minimum one year of experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred Experience operating a liquid pasteurizer, HTST, and HDMIs preferred Good arithmetic, reading, and writing skills required Ability to be fully trained in Fermentation, Wet Blending, Liquid Receiving, and Spray Drying positions within one year Ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel Capable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutions

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk and stand regularly; climb stairs and ladders Reach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull, and manipulate frequently Frequently lift product up to 50 pounds from various positions Talking, hearing, vision, reading, and writing required Work primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor tasks Exposure to humidity, dust, fumes, noise, and chemical agents; hearing protection required Floor surfaces may be wet; temperature varies by season and task Exposure to confined spaces including tank entry ​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.

Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person