Operative

Kerry; Vinton (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a candidate to operate computer-controlled and mechanical equipment in a food processing facility in Iowa. The role requires following safety and GMP standards, monitoring equipment, and ensuring quality while meeting production targets. The position pays hourly and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will perform material handling, temperature and pressure readings, and documentation in SAP, with adherence to LOTO and HACCP where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Must follow safety policies including LOTO and GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Understand the manufacturing process. Converts raw materials into finished goods and meets production targets; monitor machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems.
• Receives food items in, assists in unloading from delivery vehicles, and ensures items are of acceptable quality and correct quantity.
• Prepares and examines materials for processing; take hourly readings of temperatures, amps, pressures and report deviations.
• Package and palletize 50lb bags; accurately record information into SAP.
• Follow all site-specific safety polices like LOTO; HACCP knowledge a plus.
• Follow all quality standards and GMPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

About 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 66752 Position Type (US)Full Time

About the role

Safely performs and operates computer-controlled equipment and more mechanically based machines in a food processing facility, including but not limited to dehulling equipment, forklift and aerial lifts, extrusion, bucket elevators, dryers, roller mills and other types of milling, stretch wrappers etc....

Key responsibilities

• Understands the manufacturing process. Converts raw materials and other tangible items into finished goods, and meets production targets and report any deviations. Monitors machine parameters and troubleshoot processing problems that may occur.
• Receives food items in, assists in unloading food items from delivery vehicles, and ensures all food items received in are of acceptable quality and correct quantity.
• Prepares and examines materials for processing. Take hourly readings of temperatures, amps, pressures of various equipment throughout the shift and report any deviations and make corrections.
• Package and palletize 50lb bags. Accurately record information into SAP.
• Follow all site specific safety polices like LOTO. HACCP knowledge a plus.
• Follow all quality standards and GMP's.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

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 to kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.
• PFT & respirator fit test required
• Working at heights / climbing ladders

The pay rate for this position is $19.50 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 10/31/26

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).