Manufacturing (Pre Weigh) Operator 1st Shift - Clark, NJ

Kerry • Clark, NJ • 6h ago

?Requisition ID 66562

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

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential $22-24 an hour

Shift/Working Hours 1st shift/ 630am-230pm

Key responsibilities

Prints and prepares manufacturing orders and related paperwork.

Reads and follows manufacturing orders.

Places loose or packaged material on scales and adds or removes portions of material to obtain specified weight as required to MO.

Weighs partial ingredients (scoops and dumps) and records weights and lot numbers on manufacturing orders. Partial ingredient information is written on outside of partial containers that includes description, lot number, date, etc.

Reads manufacturing order or formula to determine @types and quantities of materials to weigh.

Assesses material requirements for MO orders to determine if everything needed is available to make the mixes. Plan stock rotation to be sure first in, first out methodology.

Calculates number of full containers, sacks, cartons, drums, etc., and partial weight containers that must be weighted out for all ingredients to cover mix requirements.

Records weights of materials used for production records or maintains perpetual inventory of materials used and on hand.

Prepares labels as required by manufacturing orders.

Re-weighs remaining ingredient containers and records new weight, lot number, and date on outside before sealing and replacing into storage.

Transfers certain unused ingredients to warehouse.

Transfers weighed materials to production or storage areas.

Stages full and partial containers on pallet boards for each mix.

Sorts weighed materials into designated bins or containers, according to weight or @type.

Maintains organized and clutter-free partial ingredient storage area.

Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications and skills

HS or equivalent experience

Previous experience in process operation in which has been demonstrated a high degree of competence and understanding of process equipment.

Problem solving ability and aptitude for learning and professional growth.

Reading, writing and speaking in English

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 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.

Working Environment

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

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 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 12-2026.

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, 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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