Production Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry is hiring a Production Operator for its Plant City location. You will operate and monitor blending and packaging equipment, ensure safety and quality, and support daily production tasks in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year production experience, and the ability to work overnight shifts. Proficiency with ERP and MS Office helps, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of food manufacturing or production experience 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
• Must follow all safety, GMP, sanitation, and environmental policies
• Ability to work overnight shift and adjust schedule as needed

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

Basic computer skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Overnight shift ability

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 67155
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

We Are Kerry:

Kerryis 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 location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. 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 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
• 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
• 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 July 27, 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.