Warehouse Lead 2nd 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 facility has two buildings: the North building produces natural flavorings and essential oils, while the South building produces seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.

Location:

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066. Shift: 2PM – 10PM. Pay Rate: $16.00 – $36.00 per hour (+ 2nd shift differential).

• Coordinate and lead daily dock operations including inbound receiving, outbound shipping, and internal material movements.
• Oversee the processing of inbound materials, ensuring safety and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Verify freight and materials against bills of lading, purchase orders, and production requirements for accuracy and condition.
• Direct and support operators in SAP transactions (goods issue, goods receipt, transfer postings) and proper RF scanner usage.
• Perform and review inspections on all areas of the warehouse and logistics areas; report non-conformances promptly.
• Communicate and collaborate with Production, Quality, and Scheduling teams to align daily priorities and resolve delivery or shipment issues.
• Monitor dock assignments and workflow to meet daily shipment targets and maintain dock compliance.
• Organize and lead inventory rotation and staging to support inbound/offloading and outbound loading efficiency.
• Maintain housekeeping excellence on dock and warehouse floors per GMP and safety standards; ensure adherence to Allergen Control procedures.
• Train, mentor, and provide ongoing feedback to warehouse operators to develop skill and accuracy on shift.
• Act as the point of contact for carriers and drivers during loading/unloading activities.
• Prepare shift documentation and elevate equipment or process issues to management as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of warehouse or dock experience; at least 1 year in a lead or coordinator capacity.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Strong computer literacy and documentation skills.

• Prior experience in material receiving and shipping.
• Familiarity with SAP ECC, RF systems, and inventory control processes.
• Knowledge of performance metrics (OTIF, order accuracy, dock compliance).

The pay range for this position is $16.00 – $36.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay‑for‑performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The specific compensation offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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 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.

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