Sanitation Operator 1st Shift

Kerry; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; 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

Job summary

Kerry in Evansville, IN, is seeking a production team member for the 1st shift (6 am–2:30 pm) to support the coatings division. In this role you’ll feed materials, monitor machinery, and help ensure food safety and quality standards are met in a fast-paced facility.

You will work with a safety‑conscious team, follow standard operating procedures, maintain accurate production records, and participate in ongoing training. Kerry offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math and accurately record data.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, and bend for extended periods.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and maintain a hazard-free work area.
• Follow work instructions and SOPs; verify and feed raw materials.
• Ensure products meet quality and food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and monitor machinery.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Math calculations

Data entry

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

(US)Full Time

Where You'll Work

Our Evansville, IN, location is part of our Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We feel good about our products that make our food 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! We are part of the Evansville Local Labor Union 561, and we are located at 1515 Park Street, Evansville, IN.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $24.49per 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 11/20/2026

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. Kerry is an equal opportunity employer.

What You'll Need To Succeed

This is a 1st Shift position 6 am to 230 pm

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while maintaining a hazard-free work area.
• Follow oral and or written work instructions.
• Ensure cleanliness of the workstation when beginning work Verify and feed raw materials into the production process.
• Ensure products produced meet quality and food safety standards.
• Check yields and investigate discrepancies. Maintain accurate production records.
• Monitor machinery for malfunctions. Notify supervisor of unusual problems, delays, and/or safety issues Report food safety problems Clean workstation and equipment at shift-end Follow Standard Operating Procedures, General Manufacturing Principles safety rules, sanitation rules, good housekeeping procedures, and company rules of conduct Participate in all company training for food safety and plant safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be able to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.
• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work in uncomfortable environments including hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions.
• Must be able to work at height levels in excess of 50 feet Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals will occur.
• Possible exposure to nut allergens. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and varying shifts as required.

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).