Production Packer

​Requisition ID 67763 Position Type (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement 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.

Why Join Our Team

At our Commerce, CA facility, you'll be part of Kerry's Taste Division, helping produce the flavors and extracts that go into products enjoyed around the world. From beverage flavors and sweet syrups to pet nutrition products, the work you do makes a direct impact. Team members enjoy a clean, fast-paced environment that often carries the pleasant aromas of chocolate, cinnamon, and other sweet flavors. If you're looking for a workplace where safety, teamwork, and career growth matter, we'd love to have you join us.

What You'll Do

If you like staying active, working with a team, and seeing what you accomplish each day, this could be a great fit. As a Packer, you’ll play an important role in packing liquids, labeling, preparng and transporting to the warehouse or ship to customers.

This is a fast-moving manufacturing role where accuracy and productivity matter. You’ll be expected to work efficiently, follow processes carefully, and get the details right. Safety and quality come first, but keeping production moving and completing orders on time are also key parts of the job.

Responsibilities

• Pack with speed and accuracy, filling products to the correct weights and specifications.
• Label it right the first time, verifying product and shipping labels before orders move forward.
• Keep production moving while meeting high standards for quality, productivity, and safety.
• Operate equipment safely, including forklifts, pumps, mixers, and filters.
• Stay organized by monitoring materials and keeping your work area clean and production-ready.
• Protect product quality by following manufacturing, sanitation, allergen, and safety procedures.
• Track work accurately using SAP and required production processes.
• Be a dependable teammate, helping the team complete orders accurately and on time.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience in a food, beverage, or chemical production or warehouse environment ideal.
• Prior safety training, safety certification and use of stand-up lft trucks required.
• Experience, knowledge, and ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move up to 400 lbs. with equipment
• Ability to operate forklifts and other equipment required for the position.
• Ability to see and distinguish between labels.

What We Offer

The starting wage for this position is $26.48 (minimum) per hour. Candidates with specific experience, education and a track record of success may have an opportunity to be brought in at a higher wage. This role may qualify for shift differential and/or overtime. Kerry provides a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contributions, Employee Share Plan, life, disability, and accident insurance. This job posting is expected to expire on November 30, 2026.

Shift/Working Hours 1st shift Monday-Friday schedule for 500 AM to 130 PM, Overtime available, usually not manditory.

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. Recruiter Posting Type DNI