Production Lead

About the Company
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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.

About the Role
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Our Owatonna, MN location is part of our Dry Beverage Division specializes in agglomeration and/or coating of nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients in some of your favorite dietary supplements and drinks! The site has approximately 50 employees that contribute to our involvement in product formulations, ingredient processing and particle coating solutions within the food and beverage and nutraceutical ingredient industries.

We are hiring career minded people to help meet growing demands for quality ingredients. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with people who care about what we do! If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you!

Responsibilities
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• Mixing and blending batches according to customer formulas, verifying each ingredient and amount that has been added to the batch.
• Recording all data correctly to the batch sheet.
• Verifying ingredient lot numbers and quantities prior to their use.
• Continuously monitoring all process controls and documentation, signing charts and recording processor parameters every hour to ensure a quality product that meets customer standards and taking immediate action on any out-of-spec condition.
• Monitoring the system for any issues that may affect sterility and report immediately to the Maintenance Department or the Production Supervisor any mechanical issues that may impact the performance of the processor.

Qualifications
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• High School graduate or equivalent required, Associates Degree preferred.
• 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience ideal.

Required Skills
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• Must be self-motivated and conscientious.
• Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers.
• Ability to complete requirements of Certified Processor:
  Achieve competency in operating and cleaning 3 systems.
• Must follow and comply with GMPs and Food Safety policies.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train others.
• Maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime (less than 2.5 points).
• 6 mo. Prior lift truck operation and safety certification.
• Use of MS products required, SAP software preferred.

Preferred Skills
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None specified.

Pay range and compensation package
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The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $34.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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, and tuition reimbursement. $3000.

Sign-On Bonus for This Position!

Equal Opportunity Statement
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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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