About this role
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.
Hiring Event
Join us Thursday, February, 5, 2026 from 700AM - 700PM
Location Main Street United Methodist Activity Center
223 Main Street, Byesville, OH 43723
Our Byesville, OH facility is part of Kerry’s Beverage division, producing and packaging fruit‑based juice mixes, syrups, and extracts. The plant has recently undergone a significant expansion, adding highly technical, state‑of‑the‑art processing and blending equipment to support increased production capacity. You’ll be joining a fast‑paced, high‑volume, FDA‑regulated environment that is clean, well‑ventilated, and designed for efficiency and safety. We operate three 8‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with overtime available on Saturdays to support growing customer demand.
What You'll Do
As a Production Operator, you’ll play a key role in producing high‑quality beverage ingredients by following detailed instructions and maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards. You’ll work with advanced systems and automated technology that support precision, speed, and consistent product quality.
Positions Available
Blending Pull raw materials, measure accurately, and load into 1,500–4,000‑gallon hoppers using modern, high‑capacity equipment.
Filling Operate high‑speed filling lines to bottle or package products, verify labeling accuracy, and ensure proper sealing.
Downline Operations Manage finishing processes, ensuring product alignment, consistency, and quality.
Lift Truck Operation Safely transport raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
8 Hour Shifts, Monday through Saturday 230PM to 1100PM; 1030PM to 700AM and 630AM to 300PM
What You'll Need to Succeed
High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18+
Basic math skills, including ability to calculate percentages
Minimum 6 months manufacturing experience (food or chemical industry preferred)
Prior electric pallet jack experience and safety certification preferred
Familiarity with MS Office; SAP experience is a plus
Strong attendance record and willingness to work overtime
Self‑motivated, safety‑focused, and team‑oriented
Mechanical aptitude and solid problem‑solving skills
Ability to complete required certifications
What's in it for You
The Starting pay rate for these positions is $17.34 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 February 6, 2026.
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).
Other facts
About 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 22,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries.
Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com
What you'll do
- As a Production Operator, you will produce high-quality beverage ingredients by following detailed instructions and maintaining safety and regulatory standards. You will work with advanced systems and automated technology to ensure precision and consistent product quality.
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