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Skills: Compounding, Batch processing, Equipment maintenance, Formula management, Inventory lot rotation
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Full-time
high school
Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, 401(k) plan, Employee share plan
Posted 8d ago
~36 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Compounder Operator is responsible for following manufacturing instructions to produce liquid formulas and emulsions while maintaining equipment. They must ensure compliance with food safety and quality plans, including proper handling of allergens and inventory rotation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the flavor or a closely related industry. Proficiency in compounding techniques, raw material handling, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.
Full job description
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
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 flavorings 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.
Follow all manufacturing instructions on formula batch sheet using proper compounding techniques to ensure product quality. Product Formulation from raw materials including but not limited to
1. Compounding various liquid formulas and preparing emulsions used in product formulas.
2. Operation, Cleaning and Maintenance of processing equipment
3. Basic Understanding of Phoenix technology.
4. Understanding and performing picking and staging.
5. Understanding water systems (DI, RO etc)
6. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
7. Prior knowledge of filtration technologies are a plus.
8. Properly label all batches submitted to the lab for evaluation.
9. Utilize inventory lot rotation (FIFO) for all materials used.
10. Proper handling of Allergen products and equipment according to Allergen Control Procedures
Responsible for conformance to Food Safety and Food Quality Plans as described in the Kerry Clark SQF
11. Systems manual. Must report any and all deviations to a member of management and QA- and set product aside until further instructed.
12. Other duties assigned by Management
Qualifications and skills
Qualifications and skills
HS or equivalent experience
Must have experience within the Flavor or a closely related industry.
Must be proficient in compounding techniques and raw materials.
Must be proficient in the use of scales and other compounding and filling equipment
Must be able to work overtime as needed and be flexible with working hour
Working Environment Factory environment with exposure to flavor, and basic product chemicals and raw materials.
Compensation Data
The pay rate for this position is $26.00 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 12-2026.
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).
We help nourish people, society and our planet with great-tasting, nutritious and sustainable solutions.
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Naas
LinkedIn followers
690,855
Total funding
$8M
Every day, millions of people across the world consume foods and beverages containing our taste and nutrition solutions. Our portfolio spans food, beverage, biotechnology, pharma, and proactive health.
We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life.
We are 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 19,000+ staff, 119 manufacturing facilities, and 60+ technology and innovation centres globally.
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.
Learn more about us on www.kerry.com
Offices: Naas, IE · Singapore, SG · San Juan del Rio, MX · Beloit, US · Jakarta, ID
We help nourish people, society and our planet with great-tasting, nutritious and sustainable solutions.
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Naas
LinkedIn followers
690,855
Total funding
$8M
Every day, millions of people across the world consume foods and beverages containing our taste and nutrition solutions. Our portfolio spans food, beverage, biotechnology, pharma, and proactive health.
We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life.
We are 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 19,000+ staff, 119 manufacturing facilities, and 60+ technology and innovation centres globally.
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.
Learn more about us on www.kerry.com
Offices: Naas, IE · Singapore, SG · San Juan del Rio, MX · Beloit, US · Jakarta, ID