Materials Handler

​Requisition

ID 64591

Position Type (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite 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 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 Materials Handler , you'll play a key role in a clean, safety‑focused environment where details matter. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you'll safely move materials throughout the facility while keeping work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety, sanitation, and quality standards. Materials Handlers and lift truck operators are expected to keep equipment in safe working condition and follow all required procedures. Move, stage, and track raw and packaging materials that support daily production Load and unload materials for production lines, staging areas, and outbound shipments Use scanners and SAP to accurately track inventory Perform inventory counts and follow FIFO practices Identify and report damaged materials, issues, or discrepancies Keep staging areas and warehouses clean, organized, and audit‑ready Work with onsite teams and offsite warehouses to ensure smooth material flow What We're Looking For High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience preferred. 6 months of prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred. Reliable attendance is important for team operations. Must be self-motivated and conscientious. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a team. Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. 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 $20.00 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 May 18, 2026 . This position will be scheduled on 1st Shift, form 630 AM - 300 PM, Monday - Friday, with Overtime is Available on Saturday. 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