Furnace Operator

​Requisition ID 67479

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

Primary Purpose

Operates the furnaces in a safe, efficient manner to produce liquid smoke to meet customer commitments, company objectives and quality standards.

Monitors and adjusts the temperatures, cooling water flow and “add water” volume to control the quality and quantity of liquid smoke output.

Key responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities

•  Perform acidity tests on furnaces to adjust water (twice per shift).

•  Perform volatile tests by taking samples of char (adjust heat or reduce dust feed).

•  Take temperature readings on each furnace every two hours & change pans twice per shift.

•  Rod-out (clean furnaces) every two hours.

•  Pump-out smoke to mixer tank, as required by production volume.

•  Grease, oil and lube furnaces, as required.

•  Burn-out furnaces prior to weekly shut-down.

•  Maintain neat, clean and organized furnace and control rooms by cleaning daily.

•  Keep daily production logs.

•  Keeps furnace room clean and safe.

•  Complies with all corporate safety and environmental regulations and procedures.

•  Complies with all HACCP Food Service procedures and 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

Work Environment

Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments.

The pay rate for this position is $20.87 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 11/30/26

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