Liquid Process Operator

Kerry; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee stock plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kerry is hiring for a warehouse/production role in Crossville, TN. The successful candidate will fill customer orders as directed by the plant scheduler, ensure correct packaging and labeling, and maintain accurate weights and volumes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring HACCP/CCP checks, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in blending and inventory tasks as needed. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; ability to lift up to 50 lb and work overtime required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Experience with HACCP/food safety practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fill customer orders as directed by the plant scheduler.
• Ensure correct packaging and labeling are used.
• Maintain fill weights/volumes at all times.
• Monitor HACCP/CCP documentation and report issues.

Skills

Order filling

Packaging accuracy

HACCP training

Safety compliance

Lifting 50 pounds

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

RF scanner

Job description

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.

Requisition ID 64112

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Fills customer orders as directed by the plant scheduler
• Make sure all orders are filled and the correct packaging and labeling are used
• Maintain proper fill weights and/or volumes at all times
• Monitors HACCP CCP’s (filter checks) and completes documentation completely and accurately.

Back up Provisions Operators back up operators. Only those having job specific HACCP/CCP training/verification audits can perform HACCP Filter checks at packaging.

Key responsibilities

• Assists in unloading and storing materials received in the warehouse.
• Assists in filling, unloading and cleaning tankers as required.
• Performs other blending (as required).
• Recommends blending equipment upgrades, modifications and/or replacements.
• Assists in performing weekly warehouse product, materials and tank farm physical inventories and helps in inventory reconciliation.
• Assists the Materials Manager in maintaining an adequate supply of shipping, mixing, blending and packaging materials.
• Maintains a neat, clean and organized BX building by cleaning daily.
• Ensure that the package and product meet our quality standards at all times and report problems to a supervisor immediately.
• Support Regulatory and SQF requirements by maintaining food safety and food quality through GMP’s, completing job tasks and maintaining sanitary work areas
• Complies with all corporate safety and environmental regulations and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Abilility to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.
• PFT & respirator fit test required
• Working at heights / climbing ladders

Work Environment

Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments.

The pay rate for this position is $20.87 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 8/31/26

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).