Production Technician

Company: Kerry
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Requisition ID 21978
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Manufacturing/Production
Recruiter
Posting Type LI

Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.
Where You'll Work:
Located just 30 minutes east of Chicago, IL, our Melrose Park facility is part of the Meat division business where we produce batter blends, pastry blends, Japanese bread crumbs, and American bread crumb. This site is growing operations and investing capital in improvement projects and we need great people like you! If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you.

This position is 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday. Second shift typicalyl starts between 1:15pm to 2:30pm and ends from 9:25pm to 10:40pm.

VIRTUAL HIRING EVENT ON FEBRUARY 17 &18, APPLY TODAY IF INTERESTED!

What You'll Do:
The Production Operator is a critical component to our success. You're the one behind the scenes ensuring every production line is up to standards and supported. You're making it possible for us to ensure top quality of Kerry products.

What You'll Need:

• Are you able to carry 50 lbs, stand for extended periods of time, and work at heights using a scissor-lift? We care about your safety, so you'll need to pass a pre-work physical as part of a safety check.
• Do you have experience driving a pallet jack and scissor-lift? The safety of our team and products are our top priority, so we prefer a year experience behind the wheel.
  
• Are you comfortable learning new assignments? From learning to fill and weigh bulk containers to sweeping and sanitizing, we're looking for someone who wants to continually evolve in their role and knowledge.
  
• A High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.
  
  
  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. EEO is the Law poster can be found here . Additional information can also be here .
  
  

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