Warehouse Operative 1st Shift - Clark, NJ

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Requisition  
 Position Type: (US)
Full Time
 Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite
 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.

About the role
 Our Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavorings and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066  
  
 Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: $22.07 - $29/hr shift/

Working Hours:

1rst Shift/6:30am - 2:30 pm
  
 Perform safe and accurate movement, replenishment, storage, and staging of materials throughout the warehouse and production support areas. Maintain transaction accuracy, storage discipline, and material availability for production and outbound operations.

Key responsibilities
  •  Move raw materials, packaging, and finished goods using approved warehouse equipment and established traffic rules.
 •  Supply production and warehouse areas with materials based on demand, replenishment signals, or supervisor direction.
 •  Put away newly received materials into correct locations and maintain accurate RF/SAP movement records.
 •  Consolidate and rearrange stock to improve warehouse organization, space use, and picking efficiency.
 •  Complete picking queues and move order-ready material to the proper staging or shipping areas when assigned.
 •  Follow material status, segregation, allergen, and storage control requirements at all times.
 •  Inspect equipment before use and report any safety, damage, or operating issues immediately.
 •  Maintain housekeeping in aisles, storage locations, and support areas.
 •  Crosstrain in receiving, shipping support, and inventory count support as directed.
 •  Escalate mislocated stock, count differences, damaged product, and unsafe conditions promptly.
  
 Cross-Training and

Functional Support:
 •  Support adjacent logistics functions as trained and assigned to maintain operational continuity across inbound, internal supply, outbound, and administrative activities.
  
 Performance and Compliance Expectations:
 •  Perform work in accordance with SOPs, GMP, food safety, allergen control, sanitation, and applicable regulatory or transportation standards relevant to the role.
  
 Other Functions as Needed or Assigned:
 •  Support cycle count preparation, return bin review, or warehouse cleanup projects.
 •  Assist with dock support or staging work during peak outbound periods.

Qualifications and skills
 Safety and compliance mindset.
 •  Attention to detail and transaction accuracy.
 •  Ability to follow SOPs and work instructions.
 •  Clear written and verbal communication.
 •  Teamwork and cross-functional support.
 •  Adaptability and willingness to cross-train.

Minimum Requirements:

•  High School diploma or equivalent required.
 •  Forklift or warehouse equipment experience preferred.
 •  Basic computer and RF scanning skills preferred.
 •  Ability to work safely, follow instructions, and communicate clearly required.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to bend, reach, stand, and walk for extended periods. Must be able to visually distinguish labels, product markings, and location identifiers and work safely around forklifts, trailers, and warehouse traffic.
  
 Working Environment:
 Ambient warehouse and factory environment with exposure to raw materials, packaging, finished goods, forklift traffic, trailers, and basic…