Manufacturing Operator Liquid Receiving 5K Sign On Bonus

• Full time work


• Full Benefits starting 1st day of the month after you start


• Overtime Eligible


• $5k Sign on Bonus


• Career growth and opportunities.


• 12 Hour Shifts every other weekend you get three days off!

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00 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 12/2026.

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 employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams. 

As a Liquid Receiving Operator, you'll:

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  • Receive and pasteurize liquid raw materials in accordance with production schedules
  
  
  • Perform CIP (Clean-in-Place) processes on silos and line circuits
  
  
  • Operate and monitor pasteurizers, evaporators, and CIP systems
  
  
  • Maintain required documentation, including pasteurizer chart records (MDA compliance)
  
  
  • Split fermentation media and execute sanitary transfers to silos and fermentation vessels
  
  
  • Run evaporators to precise specifications (density, temperature, flow rate, and vacuum)
  
  
  • Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot operational issues; collaborate with maintenance as needed
  
  
  • Oversee and document incoming and outgoing raw material trucks
  
  
  • Maintain continuous communication with Quality on processes, fermentations, and adjustments
  
  
  • Complete daily production logs and communication reports
  
  
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and food safety standards
  
  
  • Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards across assigned work areas
  
  
  • Work across multiple plant areas including receiving, control room, truck bay, flow plate, and silos
  
  
  • Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols at all times