Production Associate - Packaging

We Are 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:

Our Seattle, Washington location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and creates sweet syrups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. You’ll be working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team that’s committed to helping each other succeed in their roles though structured training with committed and engaged leadership. Are you looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with? With our engagement program, volunteer days and energetic culture, we might be the team for you! 

What You'll Do:

The Production Associate - Packaging ensures that filling equipment, tools, supplies, and work areas are maintained according to applicable GMP. The safe set-up, operation and sanitation of high-speed filling and packaging equipment including but not limited to fillers, cappers, labelers, case erecter, case packer, case and/or bottle coders, palletizers and pallet wrapper. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring optimum quality of the assembled and sealed package.
• Responsible for following GMP’s and food safety regulations.
• Notify other team members of a malfunction anytime equipment on the line goes down for more than a few seconds by surging on or off until assistance from other coworkers is available.
• Label rework and complete the rework in a timely manner, including taking it back to the processing area to be reprocessed.
• Minimize product waste by making operator adjustments to eliminate damage to the product.
• Keep work area free from possible safety hazards, taking immediate action to eliminate hazards when they are identified or reporting them to the Production Supervisor.
• Address and correct all mechanical issues that may prevent the line from running quality product at top performance.
• Follow and abide by all safety regulations, GMP’s and IA policies and procedures as determined by management.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• High School graduate or equivalent required, basic math skills.
• 6 mo. Manufacturing experience, preferably in a food or chemical processing facility.
• Prior EPJ operation and safety training.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, embrace and follow safe work habits.
• Use of MS products required, SAP software preferred.
• Attend work as scheduled and have availability to work overtime if needed.

What's in it for You:

The typical hiring range for this role is $23.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. 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).