​Requisition ID 64211 
Position Type (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement   

About Kerry

About the role

Our Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavoring and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy. 

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066  

Key responsibilities

Job Title Inside Water Spider

Shift 3rd Monday to Friday, some overtime and weekends. 

Operates machinery or work manually to perform packaging functions such as filling, capping, labeling, or coding containers by performing the following duties.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Must have a strong knowledge in the operations of Drexel swing-mast forklift for gathering all the necessary ingredients for production use. Starts and stops machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions. Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, adjusting weights, or clearing jammed or damaged materials.

Feeds containers to conveyors, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.

Replenishes packaging supplies such as caps, lids, cartons, glue, ink, or labels. Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process. Inserts or pours product into containers or fills containers from spout or chute. Weighs containers and adjusts quantity. 

Records weight accuracy information on form and adjusts filler as needed. Tapes, closes, or seals containers. Labels containers. Tallies number of units of product packaged and records material and labor used.

Works at different work stations as production needs require. Cleans equipment or machinery after each product is run, using a brush, air hose, or water with or without a detergent solution. 

May be required to sanitize the equipment with approved chemicals. Follows all prescribed safety procedures and quality checks. Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and skills

Minimum Requirements

HS or equivalent Experience

Minimum 6 months experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

Must have experience, knowledge and ability to operate forklift truck.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and move up to 400 pounds. Must be able to operate forklifts and other equipment integral to the job functions. Must be able to see and distinguish between labels.

Working Environment

Factory environment with exposure to flavor and basic product chemicals and raw materials.

Compensation Information

The pay range for this position is $17.34 - $27.56 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 6/30/2026

Disclaimer 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.      

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