Production Operator

Kerry; Town of Florida (NY, AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kerry is hiring a Production Operator at our Plant City, FL facility. You will support food manufacturing operations by pulling and measuring ingredients, operating packaging machines, and monitoring processes to ensure safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience in manufacturing or related fields. Training includes SOPs and GMPs, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18+.
• Manufacturing, food production, sanitation, or related experience preferred.
• Chemical handling experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Pallet jack or forklift experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office and SAP experience preferred.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

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.
• Assist with packaging and other production needs.
• Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety first

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Able to stand long hours

Lift up to 50 lbs

SAP experience

MS Office experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID 66895

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite

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, FL location is part of our beverage division and specializes in distillation and flavor products for our Kerry customers and brands. We are producing dried crystals from fruits such as honey, mango and pineapple. 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.

What You'll Do

As a Production Operator, you'll play a key role in the support of food manufacturing operations by pulling and measuring ingredients, operating automated packaging machines, 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 transactionsMonitor quality checkpoints and document results
• Assist with packaging and other production needs
• Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement efforts

What We Look For

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18+.
• Manufacturing, food production, sanitation, or related experience preferred.
• Chemical handling experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Pallet jack or forklift experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office and SAP experience preferred.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer

The hiring range for this position is $18. - $20. 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 October 5, 2026.

Shift Hours Monday-Friday/600 AM-430 PM

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).