Operator I

​Requisition ID: 64625 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 Role Description, Skills, Experience and Qualifications required: Summary Operate various process equipment in a safe & efficient manner to produce liquid smoke to meet customer commitments, company objectives and quality standards.Key responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities Follow all safety policies and procedures. Receive raw materials Operate sawdust dryer, evaporator & furnaces. Maintain all process equipment. Perform necessary tests to maintain optimum production & quality. Record operational data Transfer products from tank farm as required. Perform scheduled sanitation duties. Maintain neat, clean, and organized work areas. Comply with all corporate safety and environmental regulations and procedures. Complies with all HACCP Food Safety procedures, GMP’S, and other guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications and skills Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required Physical Requirements:

• Ability kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Abilility to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.
• PFT & respirator fit test required
• Working at heights / climbing ladders
• Working in confined spaces

Work Environment Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments. The pay rate for this position is $21.50 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 6/30/26 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