Production - Compounder

Kerry; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry's Commerce, CA facility is seeking a Compounder to prepare production batches for food and beverage products, including powders and liquids. You will follow formulas, measure ingredients, and operate mixers and production equipment in a safety-focused environment.

We require a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of food-grade manufacturing experience, forklift experience, and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, must be 18 years or older.
• 1 year of food-grade manufacturing experience (food, chemical, pharma, cosmetics, or similar).
• Experience with batching, mixing, or compounding techniques with scales, measurements, and production equipment.
• Comfortable following detailed instructions.
• 6 months of prior Forklift experience.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems preferred.
• Ability to work with regulated chemical materials and follow all PPE and sanitation requirements.
• Willingness to comply with strict safety and environmental procedures.
• Ability to pass Background check required due to materials handled onsite.

Responsibilities

• Mix and prepare batches (liquid & powder) using formulas.
• Measure ingredients by weight (grams/kgs).
• Run mixers, tanks, and production equipment.
• Move materials using forklifts/pallet jacks.
• Follow safety, quality, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Following detailed instructions

Batching / mixing techniques

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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.

Why Join Our Team

At our Commerce, CA facility, you'll be part of Kerry's Taste Division, helping produce the flavors and extracts that go into products enjoyed around the world. From beverage flavors and sweet syrups to pet nutrition products, the work you do makes a direct impact. Team members enjoy a clean, fast-paced environment that often carries the pleasant aromas of chocolate, cinnamon, and other sweet flavors. If you're looking for a workplace where safety, teamwork, and career growth matter, we'd love to have you join us.

What You'll Do

As a Compounder, you’ll prepare production batches used in food and beverage products by following detailed formulas and quality standards. You’ll have a key role our success in a hands-on manufacturing setting producing as we produce Powder blends (sugars, flours, dry ingredients), Liquid batches (juices, flavors, chemical-based ingredients) and Products for major food and beverage customers.

• Mix and prepare batches (liquid & powder) using formulas

• Measure ingredients by weight (grams/kgs)

• Run mixers, tanks, and production equipment

• Move materials using forklifts/pallet jacks

• Follow safety, quality, and sanitation standards

What We Look For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, must be 18 years or older

• 1 year of food-grade manufacturing experience (food, chemical, pharma, cosmetics, or similar)

• Experience with batching, mixing, or compounding techniques with scales, measurements, and production equipment

• Comfortable following detailed instructions

• 6 months of prior Forklift experience

• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems preferred

• Ability to work with regulated chemical materials and follow all PPE and sanitation requirements.

• Willingness to comply with strict safety and environmental procedures

• Ability to pass Background check required due to materials handled onsite

What We Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $26.80 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 30, 2026.

Swing Shift is Scheduled to Work Monday-Friday, 1000AM-630PM, Overtime is Available, not Mandatory

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).

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite