Packager Operator Days - Norwich, NY

​Requisition ID: 66476
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

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

Our Norwich, NY location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. The location lies within Chenango County and is advantageously located within a 50-mile radius of the major cities of Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown and Oneonta.​

158 State Hwy. 320, Norwich, NY 13815

Pay Rate: $21/hr

Overtime Eligible: Yes

Days: Must be able to work rotating 12hours from 7:15 AM – 7:45 PM. Working 3 on, 3 off, 2 on, 2 off - you would have every other weekend off.

What you'll do:

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor and/or Shift Group Leader, the Packaging Operator is responsible for packaging hydrolyzed protein batches according to requirements.

Key responsibilities

Package hydrolysate batches at a minimum of time, while maintaining the quality of finished product and packaging appearance.
2. Individual will oversee issuing finished product labels, and sample labels.
3. Individual will be responsible for taking in process samples along with any additional samples requested from sample room or quality.
4. Know and use proper maintenance and cleaning procedures for packaging equipment.
5. Make sure packager is set up properly for the batch to be run through it, examine screens, ensure correct tare weight, package material.
6. Individual is expected to keep their area in a proper state of cleanliness and in an orderly fashion.
7. Individual should be able to operate forklift truck in a safe manner and use proper safety measures.
8. Run packaging system and communicate with dryer operator to adjust speeds if necessary.
9. Must be able to lift 55 lb. bags or boxes once per minute.
10. Complete documentation in Master Batch Record step, SAP, Logbooks and any other documentation that is needed clearly and accurately.
11. Complete all transactions needed in SAP to ensure accurate inventory is maintained with packaging materials being used.
12. Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety. This requires observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behavior, which may lead to accidents.
13. May be required to handle hazardous waste (internal training provided).

Qualifications and skills

What you'll need to be successful and safe:

SKILLS:
1. Have a good working knowledge of arithmetic and be confident in its use.
2. Be neat and consistent in whatever this individual does.
3. Be able to write clearly and legibly.
4. Be able to read and understand written instructions from the department supervisor or shift group leader.
5. Be capable of strict adherence to company policies and yet able to use common sense in making many daily decisions required in this position.
6. Individual should be capable of adjusting their work schedule to the requirements of the department.
7. Individual should realize that overtime is sometimes required in order to complete a particular batch or batching sequence.
8. Must be able to use computer systems and make transactions in SAP.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $21.00 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 12-2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

​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:
Posting Type: DNI