Spray Dry Operator

About Kerry

About the role

Our Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavoring and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy. 

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066  

Key responsibilities

• Follow all manufacturing instructions on formula batch sheet using proper compounding techniques to ensure product quality. Product Formulation from raw materials including but not limited to Compounding various liquid formulas and preparing emulsions used in product formulas.


• Operation, Cleaning and Maintenance or processing equipment


• Basic Understanding of Spray Dry technology


• Packaging of Finished Product associated with spray drying


• Properly label all batches submitted to the lab for evaluation.


• Utilize inventory lot rotation (FIFO) for all materials used.


• Proper handling of Allergen products and equipment according to Allergen Control Procedures


• Responsible for conformance to Food Safety and Food Quality Plans as described in the Kerry Clark SQF


• Systems manual. Must report any and all deviations to a member of management and QA- and set product aside until further instructed.


• Other duties assigned by Management

Qualifications and skills

Minimum Requirements:

HS or equivalent experience

Must have experience within the Flavor or a closely related industry.

Must be proficient in compounding techniques and raw materials.

Must be comfortable with computers (i.e. Manufacturing Execution System, iREN, CMS, etc.)

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and move up to 400 pounds. Must be able to operate forklifts and other equipment

integral to the job functions. Must be able to see and distinguish between labels. Must be able to stand for extended

period and walk through the warehouse. Must be certified to wear a respirator and follow all rules regarding respirator

wear.

Working Environment: Factory environment with exposure to flavor, and basic product chemicals and raw materials.

Work schedule: Open availability required. All schedules are subject to change due to business needs. Initial

schedule will be Monday to Friday, first, second or third shift for training. Post training, shift assignment may include

weekend shift and/or second or third shift based upon business needs.

*All schedules are subject to change due to business needs. We will make every effort to notify any effected

employees prior to changing their schedule, but there are times where advance notice is limited or not

possible.

Compensation Information:

The pay range for this position is $17.34 to $27.56 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 [DATE]