Packaging Operator

Who Kerry Is

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:

Our Seattle, WA location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and creates sweet syrups and spicy sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. Youll be working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team thats committed to helping each other succeed in their roles though structured training with committed and engaged leadership. Are you looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with? With our engagement program, volunteer days and energetic culture, we might be the team for you!

What You'll Do:

The Packaging Machine Operator ensures that packaging equipment, tools, supplies, and work areas are maintained according to applicable GMP.The safe set-up, operation and sanitation of high-speed filling and packaging equipment including but not limited to fillers, cappers, labelers, case erecter, case packer, case and/or bottle coders, palletizers and pallet wrapper. By completing training and working with experienced team members, you become proficient:

• Accurately recording production data, turning all related documents to inventory control at end of shift

• Communicatingissues immediately to the line lead or supervisor

• Performing Flavor changes, washouts andweekly cleaning.

• Calibrate and operate pH meters, and refractometers,

• Monitoring Quality while hand stacking and/or manual pack-off

• Safely handlingand documentation of related use.

• Using Manual and/or electrical pallet jack

What You Need to Succeed

• High School graduate or equivalent required.

• Basic math skills, ability to calculate percentages.

• 1 yr. Manufacturing experience, preferably in a chemical or food processing facility.

• Prior lift truck operation and safety certification preferred.

• Use of MS products required, SAP software preferred.

• Attend work as scheduled and availability to work overtime if needed.