Production Associate | 2nd & 3rd Shift (1P-9P - 9P-5A)

About 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.

About the Role:

We are looking for motivated Production Associates to join our team during the 2nd or 3rd shifts. In this role, you will be an essential part of our manufacturing process, ensuring that products meet quality standards while operating industrial equipment safely and efficiently. If you’re someone who enjoys hands-on work, values safety, and wants to grow within a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

What's in it For You:

• Opportunity for Growth!
• $750.00 Employee Referral Program
• Excellent Benefit Package & Great Team Environment
• Unique working hours to allow for a better work/life balance! (1P-9P & 9P-5A)

The pay range for this position is $21 - $34 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 12.1.2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must learn the safe and proper operation of area equipment.
• Perform set-up, start-up and changeover procedures for the equipment as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues with line performance as it relates to equipment operation.
• Maintain downtime records during line operation.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks.
• Perform sanitation duties for production equipment as needed and period sanitation work as assigned.
• May be assigned to different areas and/or shifts as production requires.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and behavior to work effectively in a team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Great attitude
• Reliable
• Ability to routinely lift 55lbs
• Previous food industry experience preferred

Join us as a Production Associate and become part of a vibrant team committed to excellence in manufacturing while advancing your skills in a fast-paced industry!

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 utilise 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.

Pay: $21.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $21 - $34