Production Operative

Kerry Group; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company contribution

Employee Share Plan

Life and disability insurance

4 Day Work Week

Overtime available

Job summary

Kerry Group in Owatonna, MN is hiring a Production Operator to follow formulas and run equipment that produces dry blends for nutraceuticals and beverages. Responsibilities include material handling, measurement, and documenting results while meeting safety and quality standards.

You will work in a fast-paced plant and may advance to leadership roles. The role offers a 4-day work week, competitive benefits, and a shift with overtime typically available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18+.
• Manufacturing, food production, sanitation, or machine operating experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and quality standards.
• Basic math and computer skills; SAP and Microsoft Office experience a plus.
• Forklift, pallet jack, and chemical handling experience preferred.
• Reliable team player with strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow formulas to ensure the dry blended ingredients meet specifications.
• Operate production and processing equipment to manufacture products efficiently.
• Pull raw materials, measure, use lift trucks and cranes, and document results.
• Maintain safety and quality standards and comply with government regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Physical stamina

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 67718
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

We Are 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.

Why Join Our Team:

With over 45 plants across North America, the Owatonna, MN, USA plant is a part of our Dry Beverage division and specializes in agglomeration and/or coating of nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients in some of your favorite dietary supplements and drinks. Our team is comprised of career minded people who help meet growing demands for quality ingredients. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with people who care about what they do. If you’re looking for a manufacturing environment where you can build acareer and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you!

What You'll Do:

The Production Operators follow formulas to ensure the customers receive the ideal dry blended ingredients to flavor their products. This involves o peration of a variety of production and processing equipment to manufacture products efficiently and within all specifications and quality standards. During a shift you may pull raw materials, measure, use lift trucks and/or cranes, monitor and document production results. Your attention to detail and maintaining safe processes will ensure that the best product is shipped daily. It is critical to success that all government regulations, policies and related processes are met and or exceeded. The successful employees in this role may become leaders for other employees and consistently communicate with the production team!

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18+.
• Manufacturing, food production, sanitation, or machine operating experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and quality standards.
• Basic math and computer skills; SAP and Microsoft Office experience a plus.
• Forklift, pallet jack, and chemical handling experience preferred.
• Reliable team player with strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer:

The hiring rate for this position is $22.00per 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 December 14, 2026 .

4 Day Work Week! Our 2nd Shift Works from 4:00 pm - 2:30 am, Monday -Thursday, Overtime is Available, Usually Not Mandatory

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) .