Warehouse Material Sampler 1st Shift - Clark, NJ

About 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.

Our Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. The Clark facility has two buildings. The North building focuses on natural flavorings and essential oils, while the South building produces seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066

Hourly Rate: $22.07 – $29.00

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

• Collect and prepare material samples for R&D and Quality teams following established sampling protocols and procedures.
• Execute pre-manufacturing and co-manufacturing sample processes, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and traceability.
• Maintain accurate sample documentation and chain‑of‑custody records using RF scanners and inventory management systems.
• Coordinate with R&D and Quality teams to ensure timely sample collection and delivery to meet testing schedules.
• Process and prepare small parcel shipments (UPS, Fed Ex, etc.) including proper packaging, labeling, and carrier system entry.
• Support warehouse operations by moving materials and inventory as needed for manufacturing and storage operations.
• Maintain GMP’s and complete functions on the sanitation schedule.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently for material handling and sample collection activities.
• Properly handle Allergen products and equipment according to Allergen Control Procedures.
• Ensure conformance to Food Safety and Food Quality Plans as described in the Kerry Clark SQF Systems manual; report all deviations to management and QA and set product aside until further instruction.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management, including core material‑handler tasks as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to read labels and identify materials for sampling.
• Ability to perform basic math computations.
• Basic computer skills, including shipping systems and sample tracking software.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to coordinate with R&D and Quality teams.
• Attention to detail for accurate sample collection and documentation.

Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs and walk throughout the warehouse/plant and sit to operate a forklift.

Factory environment with exposure to flavor and basic product chemicals and raw materials. Warehouse and manufacturing environment is typically ambient with seasonal climate variations.

Hourly rate: $22.07 – $29.00. 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.

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 individuals legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Employment is conditional upon a successful background investigation and drug screen.