Machine Operator- Utlity

Kerry Group; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Share Plan

Life, disability insurance

Job summary

Kerry is hiring for a Melrose Park Manufacturing Associate- Utility in Melrose Park, IL. This full-time, on-site role supports a union facility with a strong safety and teamwork culture. Responsibilities include operating equipment, ensuring MO accuracy, and maintaining records while adhering to Kerry safety and regulatory policies.

Required: HS diploma or GED and 1–3 years in manufacturing. Forklift experience and ability to lift 50 lbs are preferred. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 1–3 years in food manufacturing or other manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety instructions and MO specs.
• Must communicate in English and work in a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment, start/stop, and changeover procedures.
• Verify screens on sifters and ensure product compliance.
• Set mixer according to MO specs and adjust as needed.
• Confirm MO ingredients and dump into designated areas.
• Record raw materials on MO accurately.
• Collaborate with other departments and work in a team.
• Utilize basic hand tools.
• Perform housekeeping and safety-related duties.
• Participate in safety programs and trainings.
• Follow Kerry safety and regulatory policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain performance and punctuality.

Skills

Forklift experience

English communication

Team communication

Reading comprehension

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 67424
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Melrose Park Manufacturing Associate- Utility

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

At our Melrose Park, IL, plant we feel good about our various batters and breading products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you. Our team prides itself on being collaborative and having a healthy culture were working hard and doing a good job is recognized and appreciated. Please note, this is a Union facility. We are part of the Melrose Park Teamsters Local 781.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $23.73 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 January 1, 2027

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 You’ll Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly handle objects weighing up to 50+ lbs in a frequent basis.Responsible for machine start up, shut down and changeover procedures.
• Verify that screens on sifters are in good condition and are appropriate for the product that is running.
• Check that the mixer is set according to manufacturing order specifications and taking corrective action when product varies from quality standards.
• Check the manufacturing order (MO) and confirm the correct ingredients are being used. Dump ingredients into bag dump station or other specified area.
• Record all raw materials neatly and accurately on the manufacturing order (MO).
• Communicate effectively with other departments and work within a team environment.
• Able to use simple work hand tools.
• Perform a wide variety of miscellaneous duties which may include sweeping, clean-up, removing garbage, taking samples and etc.
• Participate in safety programs such as safety orientation, safety committee, ergonomic committee, monthly regulatory safety trainings and Eye for safety program.
• Follow all Kerry safety, environmental and regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• May perform any other duties assigned by leadership.
• Required to maintain adequate performance levels as directed.
• Must be punctual and attend scheduled hours as instructed.

What You Need to Be Successful and Safe

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to satisfaction. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• High School diploma or GED required. 1 to 3 years related experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred, or any manufacturing industry required.
• Able to communicate in English to understanding the job terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and manufacturing orders. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations manually or with a calculator.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems outside of standardized situations.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lifting, pushing, and pulling of product hoses while loading/unloading products. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs multiple times every day and lift at least 50 lbs regularly.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Forklift experience required.

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) .