Production Operator

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

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.

What You'll Do

As a Production Operator in Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing, you'll join a fast-paced, high-tech production team where safety, quality, and teamwork matter. As a Production Operator, you'll run and monitor packaging and production equipment in a modern aseptic beverage facility—keeping lines moving efficiently while meeting Kerry's high standards. You'll set up equipment, monitor quality, troubleshoot minor issues, support changeovers, and keep your work area clean and organized. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes working with machines, solving problems, and being part of a team that produces high-quality products every day.

What You'll Need to Succeed

High school diploma or GED, must be over 18 years of age

Experience in manufacturing, food production, or high-speed packaging preferred

Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues

Comfortable using computers and production systems (SAP a plus)

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, reaching, repetitive motion)

Willingness to work overtime or extended hours when needed

Safety-focused, dependable, and team-oriented

What We Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $19.34 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. Shift/Work Hours 2nd Shift, 2:30 PM-11:00 PM, Monday-Friday with overtime 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) .

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilize video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.