Warehouse Operative 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.

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066

Pay Rate: $16 - $25 per hour.

Shift

Hours:

1st Shift 6:30am - 2:30pm.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Ambient warehouse and factory environment with exposure to raw materials, packaging, finished goods, forklift traffic, trailers, and basic product chemicals.

The pay range for this position is $16 - $25 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, 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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