KerryKerry 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 TeamOur Byesville, Ohio facility is a proud part of Kerry's Beverage division, producing fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients used in foods people enjoy every day. From familiar flavors like strawberry, banana, coconut, and lemon, our work supports customers around the world—while staying deeply connected to our local community. At Kerry, you'll find a stable, essential manufacturing environment built on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We're a close-knit team that values collaboration, supports career growth, and offers opportunities to build leadership and technical skills through cross-training. If you're looking for a place where you can grow your career, contribute to your community, and take pride in what you make, the Byesville team is a great place to belong.
What You'll Do:
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 You'll Need:
To Succeed 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 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. Shift hours 10:30 PM-7 AM, Sunday night - Friday morning with overtime available. 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.
