Compounder Operator 3rd Shift - Clark, NJ

Kerry; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry in Clark, NJ, is seeking a 3rd shift compounder to prepare emulsions and operate processing equipment. The role requires handling flavors, oils, and related raw materials, with emphasis on accurate batch labeling and allergen procedures.

The position offers a competitive pay of $26.00 per hour with a $2.00 shift differential and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and more. Onsite work at 160 Terminal Ave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in the Flavor industry or related field.
• Proficient with compounding techniques and raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Compound liquid formulas and prepare emulsions for product formulas.
• Operate, clean, and maintain processing equipment.
• Label batches and manage inventory per FIFO.
• Understand water treatment systems (DI, RO) and filtration tech.
• Handle allergen products per control procedures.

Skills

HS or equivalent

Flavor industry experience

Compounding techniques

Scales and equipment operation

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID 66135

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

$26.00 / shift differential $2.00

Shift/Working Hours 3rd shift / Friday 10:30pm-6:30am, Saturday 6pm-6am, Sunday 6pm-6am and Monday 10:30pm-6:30am

Key responsibilities

1. Compounding various liquid formulas and preparing emulsions used in product formulas.
2. Operation, Cleaning and Maintenance of processing equipment
3. Basic Understanding of Phoenix technology.
4. Understanding and performing picking and staging.
5. Understanding water systems (DI, RO etc)
6. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
7. Prior knowledge of filtration technologies are a plus.
8. Properly label all batches submitted to the lab for evaluation.
9. Utilize inventory lot rotation (FIFO) for all materials used.
10. Proper handling of Allergen products and equipment according to Allergen Control Procedures

Responsible for conformance to Food Safety and Food Quality Plans as described in the Kerry Clark SQF Systems manual.

1. Systems manual. Must report any and all deviations to a member of management and QA- and set product aside until further instructed.
2. Other duties assigned by Management

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications and skills

• HS or equivalent experience
• Must have experience within the Flavor or a closely related industry.
• Must be proficient in compounding techniques and raw materials.
• Must be proficient in the use of scales and other compounding and filling equipment
• Must be able to work overtime as needed and be flexible with working hour

Working Environment

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

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $26.00 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
• accident insurance

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).