Blending Operator

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

Our Sturtevant, WI location is part of our Meat Division and creates dry seasoning blends for meat and snacks items that spice up the life of Kerry customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program - and we’re proud of that contribution to our local food banks and organizations. We are located a commutable 20 minutes from the Milwaukee metro area, with easy on/off access from I-94. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you! 1751 Enterprise Dr, Sturtevant, WI 53177.

Compensation Data

he 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. 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). 

$1.50 shift differential per hour for 2nd shift 1pm to 9 pm

What You'll Do

The blending operator is responsible for safe and quality driven output of batching within expected timeframes.  Blending operator is to successfully complete Allergen and Non-Allergen washes within a reasonable timeframe to avoid production interruption. This is an entry level position within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for All Blending Operators:

• Works in blending room in teams of 2 or 3.
• Dumps 50# bags routinely into blender following SAP recipe.
• Fills new bags, labels, and pallet stacks for shipment.
• Follows all GMP and Quality standards.
• Maintains room cleanliness.
• Understanding of computer data and how it is to be entered accurately into SAP.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while also maintaining a hazard free work area.
• Attends Tier 1 Meetings and Provides input as requested
• Maintain work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Maintain GMPS, PPE, and 5S standards.
• Reports all Accidents and Near-misses immediately.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
• Position reports to the shift supervisor on shift and follows direction of the cell lead and/or production team lead.

What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.
• Basic computer experience.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
• Previous manufacturing and blending operation experience preferred.
• Previous work experience within a food manufacturing and distribution environment preferred.
• Previous experience with scanners/RF guns preferred.
• Working Conditions:
• Food manufacturing plant
• Warehouse environment
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability kneel, bend, squat, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.   
• Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments. Environment may be dust filled at times
• Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously.
• Ability to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.
• Ability to walk up to 135 feet one way many times a day.
• Ability to continuously stand/walk up to 8-12 hours.
• Ability to climb stairs or ladder.
• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position.  Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.  Kerry reserves the right to revise this Job Description, as it deems necessary.
• Kerry is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V