Warehouse Operative

Kerry; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Warehouse Operative at the Banks Crossing facility in Georgia. The role supports shipping, receiving, inventory control, and order preparation to ensure accurate and timely shipments.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, inventory checks, and operating warehouse equipment while maintaining safety and efficiency. This entry-level to mid-level role requires a high school diploma and forklift certification or training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification or the ability to complete forklift training.
• Previous warehouse experience is preferred.
• Able to work long hours on one's feet and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Flexible with shift work and possible night hours.
• Familiar with common warehouse tools and equipment.
• Dependable and responsible with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working independently and making safety a priority.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all shipping, receiving, and inventory organization operations.
• Helps to efficiently carry out all product loading and unloading tasks.
• Scans and tracks incoming and outgoing orders.
• Receives and processes new inventory, ensuring contents match manifest documents.
• Inspects receivables for defects, damages, or missing items.
• Unloads, stacks, moves, and places products in designated areas.
• Moves and transfers products between various sections of the warehouse as needed.
• Uses forklifts, pallet jacks, hand carts, etc. to transfer and deliver goods.
• Performs specific manual inventory counts.
• Stacks, shelves, and stages items for storage and shipments as necessary.
• Fulfills and tracks outgoing orders.
• Collects, prepares, packages, and labels goods for shipment.
• Staging materials needed for production in to Manufacturing orders.
• Creating transfer packets needed for the transfer of material to Manufacturing Orders.

Skills

Dependable and responsible

Strong work ethic

Comfortable working independently

Safety conscious

Physically able to stand long hours

Flexible with shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

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.

About the role

At our Banks Crossing facility, we are part of the Meat division where we create hundreds of different products for Kerry and our retail customers. If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you.

The Warehouse Operative plays an important role in ensuring Kerry's warehouse operates with optimum precision and efficiency, helping to fulfill orders and prepare them for shipment.

Key responsibilities

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with all shipping, receiving, and inventory organization operations
• Helps to efficiently carry out all product loading and unloading tasks
• Scans and tracks incoming and outgoing orders
• Receives and processes new inventory, ensuring contents match manifest documents
• Inspects receivables for defects, damages, or missing items
• Unloads, stacks, moves, and places products in designated areas
• Moves and transfers products between various sections of the warehouse as needed
• Uses forklifts, pallet jacks, hand carts, etc. to transfer and deliver goods
• Performs specific manual inventory counts
• Stacks, shelves, and stages items for storage and shipments as necessary
• Fulfills and tracks outgoing orders
• Collects, prepares, packages, and labels goods for shipment
• Staging materials needed for production in to Manufacturing orders
• Creating transfer packets needed for the transfer of material to Manufacturing Orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift certification and/or ability to successfully complete forklift training
• Able to work long hours on one's feet and perform physically demanding tasks
• Flexible with shift work and possible night hours
• Familiar with common warehouse tools and equipment
• Dependable and responsible
• Strong work ethic
• Comfortable working independently
• Makes safety a priority

EOE

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).