Manufacturing Associate 1st Shift

Kerry • Sturtevant, WI • 8h ago

?Requisition ID 62507

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.

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

The pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 12/1/2026

What You'll Do

This is a 1st Shift position 5 am to 1pm

The Blending Operator is responsible for ensuring safe and quality-driven batching within expected timeframes. This entry-level position also involves completing cleaning/washes aligned with Food Safety & Quality requirements to avoid production interruptions. There are opportunities for advancement to Blending Operator II and III positions based on performance and experience.

General Responsibilities for All Blending Positions

Work in teams of 2 or 3 in the blending room.

Add 50 lbs bags into the blender according to recipes in the SAP software system.

Fill, label, and palletize new bags for shipment.

Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality standards.

Maintain room organization and cleanliness in a safe manner.

Accurately enter data into SAP.

Adhere to safety policies and maintain a hazard-free work area.

Attend Tier 1 Meetings and provide input as requested.

Understand room washes and allergen/non-allergen requirements.

Maintain GMPs and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.

Report all accidents and near-misses immediately.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Report to the shift supervisor and follow the direction of the cell lead or production team

What You'll Need To Succeed

Organizational & excellent communication skills.

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 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 12 hours.

Ability to climb stairs or ladder.

High School Diploma/GED required

?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.

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