Forklift Operator

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 Evansville, IN, location is part of our Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you!

We are part of the Evansville Local Labor Union 561, and we are located at 1515 Park Street, Evansville, IN.

The pay rate for this position is $23.47 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 8/30/2026.

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 employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams.

This is a 3rd Shift Position 10 pm to 6:30 am. Must be willing to work overtime. Shift differential is $0.35 per hour and pay is $23.47 per hour.

• Attention to detail and record keeping.
• Review and plan for the daily production schedule specific to your position.
• Communicate with Packer Operators on product schedules as well as any quality issues.
• Maintain a clean workspace during production and at the end of the shift.
• Report to the Lead Operator.
• Report all accidents and near-misses immediately. Use eye for safety to log in the system.
• Report all maintenance issues to Lead Operator and enter work orders.
• Create positive relationships with coworkers.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Forklift experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.

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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