Operative Manufacturing Operations

Requisition : 61965
Position Type: (US)
Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

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. 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 flavoring 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

Compensation information listed on the bottom of this job announcement*

Title:

Dehydration Operator

Department:
Clark South Production

Shifts available: 2nd shift (M-F 2:15pm-10:30pm)

• Follow procedures for system start-up, operation, shutdown, cleaning, and batching.
• Mixing chemical and food batches, monitoring and sampling in accordance with SOPs & recording process and production data.
• Troubleshooting dryer processes (work closely with Supervisors and Maintenance in troubleshooting problems), assisting with routine maintenance and maintaining the dryer up in a clean work environment.
• Overseeing cleanup of entire dryer system between products, Responsible for making sure blends are placed into the blending tanks correctly, utilizing process control sheets. This includes weighing up of any minor ingredients, double checking item numbers, batch quantities, and lot numbers.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and all filling instructions are followed for each order. Must be able to operate pumps, mixers, filters in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for checking brix and acid on the blend and adjust it accordingly to be within the customer specifications.
• Complete Master Sanitation Sheet and assisting on cleaning when needed.

Minimum Requirements for Consideration:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months experience in warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs., push up to a 450 lb. metal drum on a roller conveyor, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Read, write, speak the English language.
• Follow Proper housekeeping and sanitary GMP procedures to prevent product contamination; use clean tools and utensils, and properly stored or hung to prevent product contamination.
• Experience using a Manufacturing Execution System is a plus (SAP) & be able to
  -Return material with necessary SSCC labels.
• Must be able to operate a computer and feel comfortable using two different HMI systems for operation (SAP and Wonder ware)
• Communication skills is a plus (Be able to report metrics on the shift exchange)

Be able to work mandatory overtime over the weekend

Other duties as required

Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and move up to 400 pounds. Must be able to operate forklifts and other equipment integral to the job functions. Must be able to see and distinguish between labels. Must be able to stand for extended periods and walk through the warehouse. Must be certified to wear a respirator and follow all rules regarding respirator wear.

Factory environment with exposure to flavor, and basic product chemicals and raw materials.

The pay range for this position is $17.34 - $27.56 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 to a candidate within the above range 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 2/30/2026.

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 hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race,…