Production Operator - Blending

Kerry; Byesville (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kerry in Byesville, OH is seeking a Production Operator (Blending) to follow recipes and prepare liquid ingredients for customers. You will measure, lift, and operate machinery, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time shipping of products daily.

The role emphasizes teamwork, training completion, and adherence to Kerry policies, with opportunities to lead and develop skills through cross-training in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required for this role.
• Manufacturing or food production experience is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills are desirable.
• Attention to safety, quality, and process compliance is essential.
• Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office is a plus; forklift experience is beneficial.
• Ability to stand, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Complete required training within deadlines.
• Embrace and practice safe work habits and Kerry policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-training.
• Support new-employee learning and development efforts.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Food production

Sanitation

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Safety standards

Basic math

SAP

Microsoft Office

Forklift experience

Pallet jack experience

Chemical handling

Team communication

Independent work

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We Are Kerry

Requisition ID 67289

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

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 Byesville, Ohio facility is a proud part of Kerry’s Beverage division, producing fruit‑based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients used in foods people enjoy every day. From familiar flavors like strawberry, banana, coconut, and lemon, our work supports customers around the world—while staying deeply connected to our local community.

At Kerry, you’ll find a stable, essential manufacturing environment built on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We’re a close‑knit team that values collaboration, supports career growth, and offers opportunities to build leadership and technical skills through cross‑training. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career, contribute to your community, and take pride in what you make, the Byesville team is a great place to belong.

What You’ll Do

The Production Operators in the Blending position follow recipes to ensure the customers receive the ideal liquid ingredients to meet their needs. This involves pullng ingredients, measuring, use of lifts and cranes, learning processes and following procedures. Your attention to detail and maintaining safe processes ensure that the best product is shipped daily. It is critical to success that all governmental and Kerry processes and policies are met and or exceeded. The successful employees in this role are leaders for other employees and consistently communicate with the production team!

• Complete required training within deadlines
• Embrace and practice safe work habits, Kerry policies and procedures.
• Participate in Kerry continuous improvement practices, development, and implementation initiatives.
• Support new‑employee learning & development and cross‑training initiatives.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18+.
• Manufacturing, food production, sanitation, or machine operating experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and quality standards.
• Basic math and computer skills; SAP and Microsoft Office experience a plus.
• Forklift, pallet jack, and chemical handling experience preferred.
• Reliable team player with strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $19.93 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 26, 2026.

Shift Hours 230PM-1100PM, Monday-Friday, with Overtime Available on Saturday

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).