Production Operator

Kerry; Albany (MN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Excellent Benefit Package

Unique working hours

Job summary

Kerry is seeking dedicated employees for their Albany, Minnesota operation. This role involves safe operation of equipment, troubleshooting line performance, and conducting quality checks. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, be reliable, and able to lift 55 lbs. Competitive pay between $24.00 - $24.75 per hour with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Join our team where unique working hours promote a better work/life balance!

Qualifications

• Previous food industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must learn the safe and proper operation of area equipment.
• Perform set-up, start-up, and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues with line performance as it relates to equipment operation.
• Maintain downtime records during line operation.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.
• Perform sanitation duties for production equipment as needed.
• May be assigned to different areas and/or shifts as production requires.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and behavior to work effectively in a team.

Skills

Great attitude

Reliable

Ability to routinely lift 55lbs

Job description

What's in it For You

• Opportunity for Growth!
• $750.00 Employee Referral Program
• Excellent Benefit Package & Great Team Environment
• Unique working hours to allow for a better work/life balance! (1P-9P & 9P-5A)

Pay range for this position is $24 - $24.75 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 8.1.2026.

What You'll Do

• Must learn the safe and proper operation of area equipment.
• Perform set-up, start-up and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues with line performance as it relates to equipment operation.
• Maintain downtime records during line operation.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.
• Perform sanitation duties for production equipment as needed and period sanitation work as assigned.
• May be assigned to different areas and/or shifts as production requires.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and behavior to work effectively in a team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the manager, supervisor, or facilitator.

What You'll need to be Successful

• Great attitude
• Reliable
• Ability to routinely lift 55lbs.
• Previous food industry experience preferred

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).