​Requisition ID 67155 Position Type (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement We Are 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. Why Join Our Team Our Plant City, Florida location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Kerry's continuous-belt, vacuum technology, unique in the industry, is a very gentle, low-heat drying technology. The process carefully removes water from juice and puree without affecting important characteristics such as nutrients, flavor, or color. This is an established facility with a team that supports each others development and growth. Join our unique blending and packaging operation where you can stay active while learning valuable food manufacturing skills. You’ll work directly with production equipment, help turn ingredients into finished products, and build experience in blending, packaging, quality and safety. What You'll Do As a Production Operator, you'll play a key role in the support of food manufacturing by loading and operating blending and packaging equipment, monitoring production processes, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Core responsibilities • Operate and monitor equipment (pumps, mixers, valves, dehydration systems) • Mix batches accurately and perform product testing • Follow SOPs, GMPs, and all safety and quality procedures • Clean and sanitize equipment per specifications • Complete production records, logs, and ERP transactions • Monitor quality checkpoints and document results • Load, stack and/or palletize products • Assist with packaging and other production needs • Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement efforts What You'll Need to Succeed • High school diploma or GED required • 1+ year of food manufacturing or production experience preferred • 6 mo. of Prior lift truck, EPJ use and safety certication preferred. • Basic computer skills (ERP, Microsoft Office) • Ability to perform basic math and use measurement equipment • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, stand for up to 8 hours and work in an environment where the temperature varies. • Must follow all safety, GMP, sanitation, and environmental policies • Ability to work overnight shift and adjust schedule as needed What We Offer The hiring rate for this position is $18.00-$20.00 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 November 09, 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. Recruiter Posting Type DNI