Plant Operative

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

The starting wage for this role is $20.22 per hour / $1.50 premium for night shift. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime.   In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). 

Overtime Eligible: Yes
 
Add Details: $1.03/hr wage increase after 90 days

Operate equipment in accordance with all mechanical, production demands and physical expectations required of the equipment and the manufacturing process and other job duties as assigned as necessary and deemed reasonable.

 

Key responsibilities

Perform processes necessary for the successful operation of all phases of the equipment

•Operate equipment through the use and understanding of automated control system.

•Monitor equipment and maintain processing conditions to meet product specifications and production quotas.

•Maintain accurate records pertaining to the operation of the equipment and related production data.

•Perform routine mechanical troubleshooting during equipment operation

•Perform routine inspection and maintenance of equipment piping systems.

•Perform routine inspection and maintenance of equipment belts, rollers, gears and pumps.

•Perform routine equipment greasing and lubrication maintenance.

•Perform Quality Assurance Tests on produced product.

•Execute procedures, perform analysis and verify QA standards process.

 

Qualifications and skills

All of the above requires the ability to perform the physical functions including, but not limited to, the following:

•Climb over, under, up, down and/or in equipment accessible via catwalks, manholes, stairs and/or ladders.

•Transport necessary tools to and from the required job that may require intermittent lifting, pushing and/or pulling.

•Ability to drive forklifts, spotting tractor and will lifts.

•Move tankers as required utilizing a spotting tractor.

•Perform routine cleaning of equipment.

•Perform routine cleaning of internal and external equipment using caustic materials.