Skilled Operative

Kerry; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; 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/disability/accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry in Montgomery, Alabama, is seeking a production operator for its vinegar plant. You will monitor tank levels, flow, filtration, and RO units; take samples; adjust batches; and keep production on schedule across shifts.

You must work independently, make quick production-based decisions, and maintain a strong focus on detail. A high school diploma and 2–3 years' experience in food or beverage manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to monitor production and perform basic production tasks.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems used for production.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tank levels and vinegar flow into and out of tanks.
• Take production samples and adjust batches for efficiency.
• Oversee filtration units and RO units to keep them running smoothly.
• Monitor nutrient levels, mix batches, and load tanks as needed.
• Operate pumps and manage multiple destinations; stop operations if required.
• Adjust the production computer and forecast readiness for discharge.
• Load and unload tankers to keep production moving.

Skills

Work Alone

Quick Decisions

Tank Monitoring

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 66946 Position Type (US)Full Time

About the role

POSITION SUMMARY Ensures efficient and continual plant vinegar production. Continually monitors production efficiency by taking production samples, making nutrient batches and taking physical inventories. Works in the plant during assigned shift and is continually checking production status while ensuring other sections of the plant are running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Monitors the levels of all tanks. Knows the vinegar flow in and out of tanks.
• Monitors the production by taking and checking physical samples and making adjustments to ensure the production remains efficient.
• Monitors filtration units.
• Monitors nutrient levels in tanks, mixes batches as needed and adds them to tanks.
• Monitors several pumping operations at the same time, aware of all pumping destinations and stops operations if necessary.
• Monitors and checks the progress of the R/O units as well as the foam tanks and performs any needed actions to keep them running smoothly.
• Watches and adjusts the production computer as needed
• Calculates when the production units will be ready to discharge.
• Prepared mashes as necessary to keep production units operating.
• Load and unload tankers as necessary.

Qualifications and skills

Position Qualifications

• Ability to work alone.
• Ability to make quick decisions based on work production needs.
• Ability to monitor all tanks to ensure production of vinegar.
• Ability to give complete attention to detailed work.

Education
High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience
Two to Three years in a food or beverage manufacturing company preferred

Skills & Abilities
Computer Skills
Ability to adapt to customized company computer programs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Vinegar Plant.

The pay rate for this position is $26 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 10/30/26

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).