Kerry 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 Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you! What You'll Do As a Production Operator, you'll help keep our filling line running safely, efficiently, and consistently. This position is essential to producing high-quality packaged products. We're looking for dependable, hands-on team members to operate and maintain Combibloc filling equipment. If you like fast-paced work, take pride in accuracy, and want a role where details matter, this could be a strong match. Key Responsibilities Keep the filler machine stocked and operating smoothly Monitor product levels, pressures, and specifications Perform weight checks and make minor adjustments Inspect seals and overall package quality Run basic tests and record results Follow cleaning and flavor-change procedures Maintain a clean, organized work area Log production data and downtime Inspect sleeves for defects Follow all safety and chemical-handling guidelines Communicate issues or changes with the team Report equipment problems promptly Assist with training and provide break coverage Empty rework and prepare materials for the next shift Refill coder ink and related supplies What You Need to Succeed High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience ideal. 6 months of prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred. Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime. Must be self-motivated and conscientious. Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers. Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills to solve mechanical problems. Ability to complete certification requirements Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred. What We Offer You The pay rate for this position is $19.34 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 July 6, 2026. This position works from 2:30PM - 11:00PM, Monday-Friday. Overtime on Saturday is available. We 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. 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. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) . Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilize video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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