Production Associate - 2nd Shift

Production Associate

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 Seattle, WA facility is an integral part of our Beverage division, specializing in the production of sweet syrups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. This state-of-the-art production site features advanced technology and a collaborative team environment, where employees are encouraged to support one another's success. The facility offers opportunities for professional growth through structured training and hands-on experience, all guided by dedicated leadership. In addition to focusing on quality manufacturing, the Seattle team enjoys an energetic and inclusive workplace culture, enhanced by engagement programs, volunteer days, and activities that make work both rewarding and enjoyable. If you're seeking a place to develop your career in beverage production while being part of a dynamic and fun team, our Seattle location stands out as an excellent choice.

What You'll Do

As a Production Associate in the Filler role, you'll help keep our filling line running safely, efficiently, and consistently. This position is essential to producing high-quality packaged products. We're looking for dependable, hands-on team members to operate and maintain Combibloc filling equipment. If you like fast-paced work, take pride in accuracy, and want a role where details matter, this could be the position for you.

What Matters

• Keep the machine stocked and operating smoothly
• Monitor product levels, pressures, and specifications
• Perform weight checks and make minor adjustments
• Inspect seals and overall package quality
• Run basic tests and record results
• Follow cleaning and flavor-change procedures
• Follow all safety and chemical-handling guidelines
• Communicate issues or changes with the team
• Empty rework and prepare materials for the next shift

What We're Looking For

• High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
• 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• 6 months of prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.
• Reliable attendance is important for team operations.
• Must be self-motivated and conscientious.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a team.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills to solve mechanical problems.
• Ability to complete certification requirements
• Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred.

What We Offer

The pay rate for this position is $29.01 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 May 18, 2026.

Shift Hours 300PM-130AM, Monday - Friday, Overtime Paid Over 40 Hours Worked per Person per Week

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.