Manufacturing Associate

Kerry; Rothschild (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kerry is hiring for a Manufacturing Associate at its Rothschild, WI facility. The role involves operating and maintaining the drying process, supporting packaging operations, and ensuring product quality and safety standards are met.

Candidates must be able to read and write English, perform basic math, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate forklift equipment. The position includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid over the first year and full-time hours on a 12-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Basic math skills are required
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet movers
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in warm/dusty environments

Responsibilities

• Adjusts dryer to ensure product uniformity and standards throughout the dryer run
• Take action if raw material or finished product fails Kerry standards for color, texture, smell or foreign material
• Assist packagers with bags, room cleaning, warehousing production, scale checks, and sampling
• Perform data entry, record keeping and process monitoring per procedures
• Initiate CIP processes and maintain sanitation per Kerry schedules and regulatory requirements
• Maximize On Product hours and minimize off-Product hours; collaborate with Maintenance during breakdowns
• Document deviations from operating parameters and critical control points
• Maintain professional relationships with coworkers and visitors; project a positive Kerry image

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Safety mindful

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Manufacturing Associate

Position Type: Full Time (US)

Workplace Arrangement

Location: 10202 Foremost Dr. PO Box 98 Rothschild, WI 54474

Our Rothschild, WI location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition division and is responsible for our biopharmaceutical needs for Kerry customers and brands. This site is one of two that works with specialized lactose protein within the Kerry organization! People may not realize we're more than just great taste when it comes to food and beverage products - we truly are committed to nutrition and sciences as well!

12 hour shifts availabile 530 am to 600 pm and 530 pm to 600 am

$2,000 Sign On Bonus Payable over your first year.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts dryer as needed to ensure product uniformity, maximum dryer rates and standards throughout the dryer run.
• Takes appropriate action whenever the raw material or finished product does not meet the Kerry standard for color, texture, smell or foreign material.
• Assisting the packagers in preparing bags, room cleaning, bag staging, warehousing production, scale checks, and taking and submitting samples to the Lab. per specified frequencies.
• Performs assigned data entry, record keeping and process monitoring functions according to established procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
• Initiates the CIP process on dryer feed tanks, circuits and dryers - hand cleans valves, tubs, jumpers and related equipment per Kerry Master Sanitation Schedules, SQF, Sop`s and Regulatory requirements
• Continuously works to maximize On Product hours and to minimize the off-Product hours. Within a reasonable period, must develop a level of competency that supports trouble shooting equipment problems, and maximize equipment performances. During breakdowns works directly with Maintenance personnel to fix equipment in a timely manner.
• Reports and records all deviations from specified operating parameters and “critical control points,” as established by HACCP and Kerry procedures.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with co-workers. When necessary, communicate with plant visitors or guests in a professional, helpful, timely manner to project a positive image of Kerry and our products.
• Complying with all safety and work rules and regulations, and departmental housekeeping standards.

What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
• Have basic math skills.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet movers.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and the ability to kneel, bend over, squat, stoop, and carry.
• Ability to work in warm and dusty environment.

Education/and Or Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Demonstrate communication, organizational, and the ability to listen
• Excellent attention to detail, neatness, and follow through with tasks.
• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $26.54 to $28.09. 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 1/1/2027.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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).

Scam Warning

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.