Packager Operator Nights - Norwich, NY

About Kerry

About the role

Our Norwich, NY location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. The location lies within Chenango County and is advantageously located within a 50-mile radius of the major cities of Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown and Oneonta.​

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: $21.00 HR + $2.50 Night Shift Differential

The schedule will be rotating 12hours from 7:15PM - 745AM. Working 3 on, 3 off, 2 on, 2 off - you would have every other weekend off.

What you'll do:

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor and/or Shift Group Leader, the operator is responsible for making and packaging according to requirements.

Key responsibilities

Individual would need to learn all equipment and processes in manufacturing as needed.

• Operator is responsible for operating and helping with all blenders, packaging, batch setting, filtration devices, TRS, HTST’s, cooler, heater, evaporators, dryer and CIP systems.


• Individual is responsible for master sanitation in their area.  


• Operate all equipment in a safe, accurate manner and make sure it is properly cleaned and sanitized after each use.  


• Perform in-process testing according to approved methods to ensure finished product meets targeted specifications.  


• Fill out master batch records on time and in a neat, orderly fashion according to GMP’s.


• Individual should be able to operate forklift truck in a safe manner and use proper safety measures.


• Must be able to lift 55 lbs.


• Individual will be required to assist other operators with certain jobs such as cleaning filter presses, relieving other operators for breaks, or operate any piece of equipment in any department as needed.


• Individual will be responsible for ensuring all transactions in SAP are accurate.


• During periods of down time, individual is expected to do general departmental maintenance, such as painting, cleaning and operational maintenance of department machinery. 

Qualifications and skills

Have a good working knowledge of arithmetic and be confident in its use.

•  Knows multiple jobs in department

•  Be neat and consistent in whatever this individual does.

•  Be able to write clearly and legibly.

•  Be able to read and understand written instructions from the department supervisor or shift group leader.

•    Be capable of strict adherence to company policies and yet able to use common sense in making many daily decisions required in this position.

•  Individual should be capable of adjusting their work schedule to the requirements of the department.

REQUIREMENTS:

•  Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

•  Knowledge of multiple jobs preferred

•  Demonstrated ability to multitask

•  Leads by influence

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $21.00 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 12-2026.

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