Filtration Operator

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.

About the role

Our Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavoring and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy. 

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066  

Key responsibilities

Filtration Operator: 2nd shift. 

Job Responsibilities & Description

•  Stage and prepare ingredients as outlined on mix batch sheets.

•  Understands and effectively utilizes Tetra system automated controls to include system startup, continued production and CIP.

•  Utilizing the Oracle production tools and wireless handheld computers to correctly issue and scan materials as they are consumed for production. This includes returning materials after the production run is completed.

•  In conjunction with the maintenance department perform routine maintenance on all process equipment. This includes but not limited to: valves, pumps, O-rings gaskets etc.

•  Manage all functions related to cleaning and sanitizing the system and their work area.

•  Perform and document all inspections of critical parameters as outlined by the official thermal process for each product.

•  Trouble shoot and resolve basic to moderate operating issues involving processing and mixing equipment.

•  Communicate to all other facility personnel regarding any delays or problems in the batching area that would hinder production.

•  Must be able to perform basic math calculations as required during the entire batching process. This includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, percentages, and ratios).

•  Must follow all employee safety, food safety and quality procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

•  Responsible for proper shift handoff with oncoming/ outgoing operators.

•  All other duties as assigned.

•  Must be able to lift up at least 50 pounds

•  Must wear all required PPE as required such as protective gloves, aprons, face shields and safety glasses.

•  Leadership and ownership of the department, job responsibilities and job functions

•  Manage all functions related to cleaning and sanitizing their work area, as per master cleaning schedule.

•  Must be able to work independently as well as professionally with other team members.

Qualifications and skills

Job Requirements

•  High school diploma or equivalent

•  Must have at least 3-5 years of recent batching experience

•  Proficient math, reading, and mechanical comprehension skills

•  Must be able to consistently lift & move 50 lbs throughout entire shift

 

Compensation Information:

The pay range for this position is $17.34 to 27.56 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.  This job posting is anticipated to expire on 2/28/2025.