Production Operator: Smoke & Grill Ingredients​/4 Shifts

Production Operator – Smoke and Grill Ingredient Manufacturing

Manitowoc, WI – 12‑hour shift rotation (4 days on, 4 days off) with weekly overtime. Full‑time (US).

Run and monitor production equipment ensuring efficient operation while meeting Kerry’s high standards. Set up equipment, monitor quality, troubleshoot minor issues, support changeovers, and keep the work area clean and organized. The role requires hands‑on work with machines, problem solving, and collaboration with a team to produce high‑quality products daily.

• High school diploma or equivalent (must be over 18 years of age)
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, or quality environments
• Physical agility and ability to stand throughout shift, walk, climb, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work with the smell of smoke in an environment (similar to camp fire)
• Reliable attendance is essential for team operations
• Self‑motivated and conscientious worker
• Effective collaboration and communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills for solving mechanical problems
• Proficiency with MS products, Excel, and SAP software preferred
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, or food safety systems is helpful

The pay rate is $22.00 per hour. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contributions, an Employee Share Plan, life, disability, and accident insurance.

This job posting is anticipated to expire on June 8, 2026.

Shift work hours are 6:00–6:00, rotating 4 days on, 4 days off, with weekly overtime and pay.

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.

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.

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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.