Milling and Blending Operator

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 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  

Compensation Information listed below this job announcement. 

Key responsibilities

Title:      Milling & Blending Operator at Crystals/Berry building. 

Department:    Clark South Production

Shift      3rd shift

Milling: Adhering to batch sheet instructions to mill required material. Calculating supplemental ingredients and material issuing on SAP via computer/scanner.

Blending: Adjusting scale based on batch sheet to fill required weight of boxes/drums. Following batch sheet to abide by product specific requirement for filling boxes/drums.

Sealing & Stacking: Operating MTEK sealer to vacuum seal filled liners. Ensuring finished packaged product conforms to company standards and arranging products on a pallet in a predetermined sequence.

Sanitation: Adhering to SOP instructions to clean and sanitize equipment and room.

Qualifications and skills

Minimum Requirements:

• 6 months experience in warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., push up to a 450 lb. and stand for prolonged periods.
• Read, write and understand the English language.
• Follow Proper housekeeping and sanitary GMP procedures to prevent product contamination; use clean tools and utensils, and properly stored or hung to prevent product contamination.

 

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 3/31/2026.

 

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.

 

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. Must be able to stand for extended periods and walk through the warehouse. Must be certified to wear a respirator and follow all rules regarding respirator wear.

 

Working Environment: Factory environment with exposure to flavor, and basic product chemicals and raw materials.