Production Operator Melrose Park

Kerry; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 64,127,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employee and company

Employee Share Plan

Life

Disability

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for 2nd and 3rd shifts in a union facility. You will handle materials, operate equipment, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

You will read MO and batch specs, load ingredients, document materials, and work across teams to maintain efficient production while following safety programs and company policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3 years related experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regularly handle objects weighing up to 50+ lbs.
• Machine start up, shut down and changeover procedures; verify screens on sifters.
• Check mixer against manufacturing order specifications and adjust as needed.
• Confirm correct ingredients are used per MO.
• Dump ingredients into designated areas and record materials on the MO.
• Communicate with other departments and work in a team environment.
• Operate basic hand tools and perform cleaning and safety-related tasks.
• Adhere to Kerry safety, environmental and regulatory policies.

Job description

Job Title Manufacturing Operator Melrose Park

About 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.

Where You'll Work

At our Melrose Park, IL, plant we feel good about our various batters and breading products that make our food reciated. Please note, this is a Union facility. We are part of the Melrose Park Teamsters Local 781.taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. 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. Our team prides itself on being collaborative and having a healthy culture where working hard and doing a good job is recognized and app

3141 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

Melrose Park is part of a Union, we currently 2nd and 3rd Shift openings

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $22.38 per hour. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package,

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Employee Share Plan
• Life
• disability
• accident insurance

This job posting is anticipated to expire on 9/1/2026

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.

• General Plant Worker $22.38/hr
• Blender, Machine Operator, Batch set up, Full/Part bag operator $23.33/hr
• Utility $23.73/hr

2nd shift is 2pm to 10 pm

3rd shift is 10 pm to 6 am

What You'll Do

• Regularly handle objects weighing up to 50+ lbs in a frequent basis.
• Responsible for machine start up, shut down and changeover procedures. Verify that screens on sifters are in good condition and are appropriate for the product that is running.
• Check that the mixer is set according to manufacturing order specifications and taking corrective action when product varies from quality standards.
• Check the manufacturing order (MO) and confirm the correct ingredients are being used.
• Dump ingredients into bag dump station or other specified area.
• Record all raw materials neatly and accurately on the manufacturing order (MO).
• Communicate effectively with other departments, and work within a team environment.
• Able to use simple work hand tools. Perform a wide variety of miscellaneous duties which may include sweeping, clean-up, removing garbage, taking samples and etc. Participate in safety programs such as; safety orientation, safety committee, ergonomic committee, monthly regulatory safety trainings and Eye for safety program.
• Follow all Kerry safety, environmental and regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines. May perform any other duties assigned by leadership. Required to maintain adequate performance levels as directed. Must be punctual and attend scheduled hours as instructed.

Qualifications And Skills

• High School diploma or GED required. 1 to 3 years related experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred, or any manufacturing industry required.
• Able to communicate in English to understanding the job terminology. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and manufacturing orders. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations manually or with a calculator.
• Able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems outside of standardized situations.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lifting, pushing, and pulling of product hoses while loading/unloading products. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs multiple times every day and lift at least 50 lbs regularly.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly works near mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to dust.

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).