Portland, ME Machine Operator - 3rd shift - Offering 1K Sign on Bonus!

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.

Where You'll Work

Are you ready to caffeinate your career?  If the answer is yes, you may want to join our Kerry Portland, ME team! Our site creates liquid coffee extracts for Kerry customers and brands. If you are looking to build a career in manufacturing with a facility boasting a 7-year safety record with ZERO Loss Time Incidents, we might be the team for you!

 

This is a 3rd shift position working Sunday - Thursday, 9:00pm - 5:00am! 

What You'll Do

The typical hiring range for this role is $21.75 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). 

 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

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

2. Ensure that all paperwork is filled out correctly and all filling instructions are followed for each order.

3. Work with quality department to ensure food safety and product regulations are adhered to.

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

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

6. Follow directions as needed to complete order in a timely fashion.

7. Must be able to safely operate a lift truck.

8. Basic understanding of production process flow.

What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate information technology related business systems, programs and applications in a manner that achieves efficiency, accuracy, and relevancy.
• Mathematical Skills-Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to perform data entry functions on network computers and occasional operation of basic office equipment.
• Prior experience with SAP preferred.
• Because you’ll be part of a team that will count on you, we’d like to see solid work attendance in your current/previous job.