• Blender

    Kerry (Blue Earth, MN)


    •Requisition ID 61121

     

    Position Type (US)Full Time

     

    Workplace Arrangement

     

    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 blender is responsible for fully preparing and personally certifying large batches of dry food ingredients in accordance with Company specifications for use in the manufacturing process. This key position ensures that our food products contain only what they are supposed to contain and in the right proportions.

    Key responsibilities

    Essential Job Functions

    •  Accurately weigh and measure ingredients for use in blends.

    •  Maintain accurate paper records of the quantities of ingredients added to batches.

    •  Use basic math skills, including fractions, to calculate quantities of ingredients needed for partial batches.

    •  Assist with detailed cleaning activities in blending room as well as other areas of plant on a regular basis.

    •  Deliver a clean, well-ordered blending room to replacement each shift.

    •  Operate a vacuum-assisted lift, digital scales, paper recycling compressor, pallet lift, and mixer.

    •  Stage all required materials for pending blends in advance of shift change.

    •  Basic Computer skills required. Prior SAP or inventory control experience is beneficial.

     

    Qualifications and skills

    Minimum Qualifications

    •  High School Diploma or GED preferred, but no required.

    •  Must be able to tolerate the listed physical and environmental demands of this position with or without accommodations.

    •  Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.

    •  Must have some work experience doing heavy manual labor within the last 5 years.

    •  Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

     

    Work Environment & Physical Demands

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    The typical hiring range for this role is $19.93 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and 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).

     

    •Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

     

    Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

     

    Recruiter

     

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