Warehouse Material Handler

Kerry Group; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee Share Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Kerry is hiring for a Warehouse Material Handler at our Commerce, CA facility. You will manage inventory, operate forklifts, and handle shipping/receiving while maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

Join a fast-paced team focused on accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Must have forklift experience, inventory control knowledge, and a commitment to safety. Onsite position with competitive benefits and 26.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience with MS Office, Excel and ERP software preferred.
• Previous forklift experience (stand-up and sit-down).
• Ability to safely lift/move materials throughout shift.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Experience with cycle counting, shipping and receiving processes.
• Familiarity with Dangerous Goods regulations and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Commitment to workplace safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory and proper warehouse storage.
• Perform cycle counts and report discrepancies.
• Safely operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Load, unload, move, and store raw materials and finished goods.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Ensure safety and DG compliance.
• Support quality checks by collecting product samples.
• Assist with hazardous waste handling and disposal.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe.
• Support daily operations and continuous improvement.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

ERP software

Forklift experience

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Shipping & receiving

Dangerous Goods

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Requisition ID: 67635
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:

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:

We're looking for a safety-focused and detail-oriented Warehouse Material Handler to join our team. In this hands-on role, you'll support daily warehouse operations by managing inventory, operating forklifts, shipping and receiving materials, and helping maintain a safe and organized work environment. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and take pride in accuracy, teamwork, and safety, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory and proper warehouse storage.
• Perform cycle counts and report inventory discrepancies.
• Safely operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Load, unload, move, and store raw materials and finished goods.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and Dangerous Goods requirements.
• Support quality checks by collecting product samples as needed.
• Assist with hazardous waste handling and disposal activities.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe.
• Support daily warehouse operations and continuous improvement efforts.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED), over 18 years of age.
• Use of MS products, Excel and/or ERP software
• Previous forklift experience, including stand-up and sit-down equipment
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials throughout the shift.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices and warehouse operations.
• Experience with cycle counting, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Familiarity with Dangerous Goods regulations and warehouse safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Commitment to workplace safety and teamwork.

What We Offer:

The hiring rate for this position is $26.00 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 November 16, 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) .