Production Operative - 4 PM Work Week!

Kerry; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry in Owatonna, MN is hiring Production Operators to follow formulas and produce dry blended ingredients for nutraceuticals and beverages. You will operate equipment to ensure products meet specs and maintain safety and quality throughout the shift.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and some manufacturing experience; steady attendance and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required. Shifts run 4:00 pm–2:30 am with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; 18+
• 1 year of food or chemical manufacturing experience
• 6 months of electric pallet jack operation and safety certification
• Reliable attendance essential for team operations
• Self-motivated and conscientious
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with a team
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Certification completion required
• MS Excel and SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate production and processing equipment to manufacture products per formulas and specifications
• Pull raw materials, measure, use lift trucks/cranes, monitor and document production results; maintain safety and quality standards

Skills

High School diploma

Food/chemical manufacturing experience

Electric pallet jack operation

Reliable attendance

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Stand and lift 50 lbs

Mechanical aptitude

Certification completion

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID

65288

Position Type

(US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

We Are Kerry

Company Overview

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.

What You'll Do

Our Owatonna, MN location is part of our Dry Beverage Division specializes in agglomeration and/or coating of nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients in some of your favorite dietary supplements and drinks! The site has approximately 50 employees that contribute to our involvement in product formulations, ingredient processing and particle coating solutions within the food and beverage and nutraceutical ingredient industries. We are hiring career-minded people to 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 we do! 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!

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 operation 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 We Look For

• High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
• 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• 6 months of prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.
• Reliable attendance is important for team operations.
• Must be self-motivated and conscientious.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a team.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills to solve mechanical problems.
• Ability to complete certification requirementU
• Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred

What We Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $20.50 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 October 5, 2026.

Shift Hours 400 pm - 230 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).