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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.\nWhy Join Our Team:\nLocated on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, our Manitowoc, WIfacility is part of Kerry's Smoke & Grill Division, producing natural smoke ingredients for customers around the world. You'll work in a modern manufacturing facility alongside a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous learning. Through structured training, supportive leadership, employee engagement programs, volunteer opportunities, and a strong team culture, you'll have the chance to build a rewarding career in manufacturing.\nWhat You'll Do:\nAs a Production Operatorin Smoke and Grill Ingredient Manufacturing, you'll join a fast-paced, production team where safety, quality, and teamwork matter. As a Production Operator, you’ll run and monitor production equipment keeping lines moving efficiently while meeting Kerry’s high standards. This may include setting up equipment, monitoring quality, troubleshooting minor issues, supporting changeovers, and keeping your work area clean and organized. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes working with machines, solving problems, and being part of a team that produces high-quality products every day.\nWhat You'll Need to Succeed:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required (over 18 years of age)\nExperience in manufacturing, food production, or quality environments\nPhysical agility and ability to stand throughout shift, walk, climb, twist and lift (up to 50 lbs.)\nAbility to work with smell of smoke in environment (similar to camp fire).\nReliable attendance is important for team operations.\nMust be self-motivated and conscientious.\nAbility to collaborate and communicate effectively with a team.\nMechanical aptitude and analytical skills to solve mechanical problems.\nUse of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred.\nKnowledge of GMP, HACCP, or food safety systems helpful.\nWhat We Offer:\nThe starting wage for this position is $22.00(minimum) per hour. Candidates with specific experience, education and a track record of success may have an opportunity to be brought in at a higher wage. This role may qualify for shift differential and/or overtime. Kerry provides a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contributions, Employee Share Plan, life, disability, and accident insurance. This job posting is expected to expire on October 26, 2026.\nShift Schedule: 6:00PM-6:00AM, 12 hour shifts, 4 on, 4 off - you can balance your time off and time working!\nWe 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 hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.\nKerry is an equal opportunity employer. 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