Manufacturing Operator (Dehydration) 1st Shift - Clark, NJ

Kerry • Clark, NJ • 3h ago

?Requisition ID 65820

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 savoury 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 $27 an hr

Shift/Working Hours 630am-230pm

Key responsibilities

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.

Qualifications and skills

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

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $27.00 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 12-2026.

Disclaimer 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, 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. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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