Production Associate

Kerry

Byesville, OH

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asepsis, Background Investigation, Beverages, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Food Flavor, Food Production, Food and Beverage Industry, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Nutrition, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Monitoring, Reimbursement, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player

LOCATION

Byesville, OH

POSTED

3 days ago

Requisition ID 63684

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.

Where You'll Work

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!

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 graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older

+ Experience in manufacturing, food production, or high‑speed packaging preferred

+ Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues

+ Comfortable using computers and production systems (SAP a plus

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, reaching, repetitive motion

+ Willingness to work overtime or extended hours when needed

+ Safety‑focused, dependable, and team‑oriented

+ Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime.

+ Must be self-motivated and conscientious.

+ Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers.

+ Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software helpful.

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 May 25, 2026 .

Available Shift Hours are 230PM-11PM, 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.

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