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Kerry

Production Operator

Kerry, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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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. Requisition ID

62102 Position Type

(US) Full Time About the Role

POSITION SUMMARY: Ensures efficient and continual plant vinegar production. Continually monitors production efficiency by taking production samples, making nutrient batches, and taking physical inventories. Works alone in the plant during assigned shift and is continually checking production status while ensuring other sections of the plant are running smoothly. Key Responsibilities

Monitors the levels of approximately 50 tanks, knows the vinegar flow in and out of tanks. Monitors the production by taking and checking physical samples and making adjustments to ensure the production remains efficient. Monitors three filtration units; back flushing, starting and stopping them as needed. Monitors nutrient levels in tanks, mixes batches as needed and adds them to tanks. Monitors several pumping operations at the same time, aware of all pumping destinations and stops operations if necessary. Monitors and checks the progress of the R/O units. Foam tanks watched and pumped out as needed. Watches and adjusts the production computer. Calculates when the production units will be unused so they can be pumped. Works with plant freezers by pumping, filling, defrosting units and preparing them for restart. Moves prepared mash volumes to designated feed tanks. Must be familiar with SAP, making and closing entries. Communicates well with the Production Supervisor and others. Understands and communicates the shift changeover. Clears up based on the MSS and other directions. Qualifications and Skills

Position Qualifications General Business – ability to work alone. Ability to make quick decisions based on work production needs. Ability to monitor 50 tanks to ensure production of vinegar. Ability to give complete attention to detailed work. Education High School Diploma Experience Two to Three years in a food or beverage manufacturing company. Skills & Abilities Computer skills – basic word processing, ability to adapt to customized company computer program. Work Environment Vinegar Plant – constant walking, climbing, bending, squatting and lifting. Must work and operate the plant alone. The pay rate for this position is $25.11 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 2/23/26. 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, 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. 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. Kerry does not currently utilize 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. Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses.

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