Production Operator - Dehydrator

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 Plant City, FL location is part of our beverage division and produces flavors and ingredients. This close knit team specializes in distillation and flavor products for our Kerry customers and brands. We are producing dried crystals from fruits such as honey, mango and pineapple. Kerry's continuous-belt, vacuum technology, unique in the industry, is a very gentle, low-heat drying technology. The process carefully removes water from juice and puree without affecting important characteristics such as nutrients, flavor, or color.

What You'll Do

As a Production Operator, you'll play a key role in the support of food manufacturing operations by operating dehydration equipment, monitoring production processes, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Core responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor equipment (pumps, mixers, valves, dehydration systems)
• Mix batches accurately and perform product testing
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, and all safety and quality procedures
• Clean and sanitize equipment per specifications
• Complete production records, logs, and ERP transactions
• Monitor quality checkpoints and document results
• Assist with packaging and other production needs
• Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement efforts

What You'll Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ year of food manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Basic computer skills (ERP, Microsoft Office)
• Ability to perform basic math and use measurement equipment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, stand for up to 12 hours and work in an environment where the temperature varies.
• Must follow all safety, GMP, sanitation, and environmental policies
• Ability to work overnight shift and adjust schedule as needed

What We Offer

The pay rate for this position is $20.00-$22.00 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 August 3, 2026. Shift Hours 200PM-1030PM, Monday-Friday, with Overtime Available. 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.