Warehouse Operative

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.

Where You'll Work

Our Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!

What You'll Do

Warehouse / Forklift Operator safely moves finished goods and materials throughout the facility. Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, putting away product in racks or tier stacking on the production floor, supporting shipping and receiving (including 3PL), and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Operators must keep lift trucks clean and in safe working condition and follow all safety, sanitation, and quality requirements. High attention to safety, detail, and accuracy is required.

Enter and track SKU, lot code, and expiration dates in forms and RF system.

Verify materials and codes to meet specifications; document results.

Stage and deliver materials to production; wrap and stage finished goods in assigned locations.

Support warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, and material handling.

Use the inventory system to capture all movements and maintain inventory accuracy.

Assist with cycle counts per program requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

What You'll Need to Succeed

High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older

1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience ideal.

6 months of prior lift truck, electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.

Prior inventory control, RF Scanner, cycle counting, and SAP experience ideal.

Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime.

Must be self-motivated and conscientious.

Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers.

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 $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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on July 20, 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.