Warehouse Material Handler

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employee and company 

Employee Share Plan

Life

Disability

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry is hiring a Warehouse Material Handler at our Commerce, CA facility. This safety-focused role supports daily warehouse operations, inventory management, forklift operation, and orderly, compliant work practices in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive benefits and a pathway for growth within a global company. The role pays $26.00 per hour and requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and proficiency with MS Excel/ERP.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and ERP software.
• Experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to lift/move materials safely throughout 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Inventory control

Lifting/moving materials

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Forklift operation (stand-up & sit-down)

Job description

We Are Kerry

Requisition ID 67635 Position Type (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement 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


• 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).