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 Plant City, FL location is part of our beverage division and 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 pulling and measuring ingredients, operating automated packaging machines, 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 We Look For

High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18+.

Manufacturing, food production, sanitation, or related experience preferred.

Chemical handling experience preferred.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Basic math and problem-solving skills.

Mechanical aptitude preferred.

Pallet jack or forklift experience preferred.

Microsoft Office and SAP experience preferred.

Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.

Able to work independently and in a team environment.

Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer

The hiring range for this position is $18. - $20. 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 Hours Monday-Friday/6:00 AM-4:30 PM. 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.