Production Operator

Kerry Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Byesville, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor packaging and production equipment within a modern aseptic beverage facility to ensure efficient line movement. Responsibilities include equipment setup, quality monitoring, troubleshooting minor issues, and maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of food or chemical manufacturing experience. You should possess mechanical aptitude, analytical skills for problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Food manufacturing

Chemical manufacturing

Electric pallet jack operation

MS products

Excel

SAP

Job Description

​Requisition ID 64608 
Position Type
(US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement  
#LI-Onsite 

We Are 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 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!

Key responsibilities

As a Production Operator in Aseptic Beverage Manufacturing, you'll join a fast‑paced, high‑tech production team where safety, quality, and teamwork matter. As a Production Operator, you’ll run and monitor packaging and production equipment in a modern aseptic beverage facility—keeping lines moving efficiently while meeting Kerry’s high standards.

You’ll set up equipment, monitor quality, troubleshoot minor issues, support changeovers, and keep your work area clean and organized. This is a hands‑on role for someone who likes working with machines, solving problems, and being part of a team that produces high‑quality products every day.

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 $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 June 8, 2026.

Ths shift hours for this role are 200PM-1100PM, Monday through Friday with Overtime on Saturdays.

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.      

Recruiter  
Posting Type
DNI

Kerry Group

Every day, millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing Kerry’s taste and nutrition solutions. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life. At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming. Kerry is a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position. Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 20,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries. Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com
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