What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Processing Skilled Operator position at Kerry?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensures efficient and continual plant vinegar production. Continually monitors production efficiency by taking and testing production samples, making nutrient batches and taking physical inventories. Works alone in the plant during assigned shift and is continually checking production status while ensuring other sections of the plant are running smoothly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Monitors the levels of approximately 48 tanks. Knows the vinegar flow in and out of the tanks.
- Monitors the production by taking and checking physical samples on the auto-filtration, Alkomat and other test devices and makes adjustments to ensure production remains efficient.
- Monitors two Koch filtrations units, reversing the flow as schedules once per shift
- Monitors nutrient levels in the feed tanks. Mixes batches as needed to maintain adequate supply
- Monitors several pumping operations simultaneously, aware of all pumping destinations and stops operations as necessary.
- Monitors and checks the progress of the R/O units as well as the foam tanks and performs any actions necessary to maintain production.
- Loads, unloads tanks trailers as required
- Fills out all paper work for tank trailers as necessary, i.e. Bills of Lading, Certificates of Analysis
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statements(s)
- Ability to work alone
- Ability to make timely decisions based on work production needs.
- Ability to monitor 48 tanks to ensure production of vinegar.
- Ability to give complete attention to detailed work.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Two to three years in the food and or beverage industry preferred
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Beginning Excel ability to adapt to customized company computer programs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Food Processing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Machine Operator: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
