Machine Operator Dryer Operator Nights 5k Sign On Bonus

Kerry; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time

Full benefits starting day 1

Overtime eligibility

Sign-on bonus $5k

Career growth

12-hour shifts every other weekend

Job summary

Kerry is hiring at our Rochester, MN facility for a full-time production operator role in the Applied Health and Nutrition division. You will handle tank and piping connections for spray dryers, perform CIP operations, and monitor equipment with SAP and Excel to track processing data.

The position requires forklift operation, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the capacity to work alone or with others. Benefits start day one and include overtime eligibility and a $5k sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 6 months to 1 year of experience in food manufacturing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs tank and piping connections for spray dryers and for CIP of dryers.
• Operates spray dryers, monitors processing data, and uses XP systems for tracking history.
• Washes and cleans equipment per sanitation GMPs; follows GMP program and rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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.

Requisition ID

66575

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 Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. We’re proud of our clean-label, natural products and our commitment to freshness and quality.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $21.00 to $34.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 12/2026.

Artificial Intelligence

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 employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams.

What's In It for You

• Full time work
• Full Benefits starting 1st day of the month after you start
• Overtime Eligible
• $5k Sign on Bonus
• Career growth and opportunities.
• 12 Hour Shifts every other weekend you get three days off! 445 pm to 515 am

What You'll do

• Performs tank and piping connections for spray dryers assuring connections for drying products on R3 dryer and for holding tanks, assures connections for CIP of dryers.
• Performs CIP of spray dryers, dryer holding tanks and line circuits following selection of CIP cycle on FIX screen following established procedure for recipe, cycles and chemicals.
• Operates spray dryers which include startup and operation of the R3 dryer, floor scales, pumps, motors, chart recorders, and instruments. Monitors and record processing data.
• Uses established process descriptions and job analysis information for control use of propane or natural gas and powder conveying fans and lines.
• Operates computer systems including FIX operator interface, Quality system, and Excel for tracking historical trends, CIP system, Dryer recipe selection, Works with SAP from start to finish of the spray dryer batches.
• Washes and cleans equipment per the sanitation manual. Follows GMP program and rules.

What You'll Need To Succeed

Operates forklift.

Assist other production operators as time/shift allows.

High school diploma or GED.

None required. Six months to one year experience in a food manufacturing environment desirable

Must have the ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel. Capable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutions.

Ability to bend, stand, stoop, twist, turn, do repetitive motion, and lift up to 50 lbs. continuously throughout a shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

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).