Manufacturing Associate

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.

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

About the role

Hourly non-union
The typical hiring range for this role is $24 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. 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).  

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: 24.00/hour

Shift/Working Hours: 1st/6:30am-2:30pm

Overtime Eligible: Yes

Key responsibilities

Compound formulas accurately by weight and by ingredients and ensure that the best methodology is utilized based upon the particular product or mix.

Possess and apply working knowledge of all raw materials before use, ie: mixing/heating to ensure quality and consistency in batches.
Utilize inventory lot rotation (FIFO) for all materials used.

Possess and apply working knowledge of all pumps, mixers, scales, high density storage units, meters, and computers.

Fill out daily scale logs on all scales to be used prior to start of shift. Any discrepancies notify supervisor.

Follow all manufacturing instructions on formula batch sheet using proper compounding techniques to ensure product quality.

Properly label all batches submitted to the lab for evaluation.

Responsible for filling all batch containers at the proper weights and in proper containers and marking all containers with the necessary LPN labels.

Must be able to follow equipment sanitizing SOPs.

Applies working knowledge related to safe evacuating of product from all tanks.

Maintain inventory information on filling materials and report to supervisor any shortages.

Follow all 5S and Good Manufacturing procedures to maintain good housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations.

Proper handling of Allergen products and equipment according to Allergen Control Procedures

Responsible for conformance to Food Safety and Food Quality Plans as described in the Kerry Clark SQF Systems manual. Must report any and all deviations to a member of management and QA- and set product aside until further instructed.

Qualifications and skills

Manufacturing operator overseeing production processes and activities within a site to ensure efficient and cost effective operations. The role works to coordinate and manage all aspects of the manufacturing process from raw material procurement to product assembly and distribution. they develop and implement production plans, schedules, and work flows to meet production targets to meet customer demand while maintaining quality standards and safety regulations.

To compound batches which meet quality and consistency standards in a cost effective, safe, and timely manner. Packing and labeling all batches in preparation for shipment to customer of moving into stock.