Manufacturing with Lift Truck Operator

Manufacturing Associate Lift Truck Operation 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. 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 Manufacturing Associate with Lift Truck Operation, you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth, safe, and transport operations. In this dynamic environment, you'll be cross-trained to handle tasks from receiving raw materials, supplying production lines with materials to staging customer ordersyour attention to detail and safe work habits keep our success moving. Accurately prepare, receive, and put away orders according to strict standards Safely operate lift trucks and efficiently transport materials and finished goods Follow FIFO, pulling materials and transporting to production lines Label, seal, palletize, and wrap products for safe delivery Embrace Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and always wear PPE Keep our workspace clean and safe by following protocols Use scan guns and quickly record data in SAP What You'll Need to Succeed High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience ideal. 6 months of prior LTO and/or electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred. 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. Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills to solve mechanical problems. Ability to complete certification requirements. Use of MS products, Excel, and SAP software preferred. What We Offer The pay rate for this position 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.

Created: 2026-03-05