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Kerry Group

Compounder Operator Rotating 3rd Shift - Clark, NJ

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A Mixing Machine Operator operates and maintains machines that mix materials, such as foodstuffs, chemicals, color pigments, or other ingredients in a manufacturing process.

$51,072 / year median in New Jersey

+5% projected growth

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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 flavorings 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 $26.00 / shift differential $2.00 Shift/Working Hours 3rd shift / Friday 1030pm-630am, Saturday 6pm-6am, Sunday 6pm-6am and Monday 1030pm-630am Key responsibilities Follow all manufacturing instructions on formula batch sheet using proper compounding techniques to ensure product quality. Product Formulation from raw materials including but not limited to 1. Compounding various liquid formulas and preparing emulsions used in product formulas. 2. Operation, Cleaning and Maintenance of processing equipment 3. Basic Understanding of Phoenix technology. 4. Understanding and performing picking and staging. 5. Understanding water systems (DI, RO etc) 6. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 7. Prior knowledge of filtration technologies are a plus. 8. Properly label all batches submitted to the lab for evaluation. 9. Utilize inventory lot rotation (FIFO) for all materials used. 10. Proper handling of Allergen products and equipment according to Allergen Control Procedures Responsible for conformance to Food Safety and Food Quality Plans as described in the Kerry Clark SQF 11. Systems manual. Must report any and all deviations to a member of management and QA- and set product aside until further instructed. 12. Other duties assigned by Management Qualifications and skills Qualifications and skills HS or equivalent experience Must have experience within the Flavor or a closely related industry. Must be proficient in compounding techniques and raw materials. Must be proficient in the use of scales and other compounding and filling equipment Must be able to work overtime as needed and be flexible with working hour Working Environment Factory environment with exposure to flavor, and basic product chemicals and raw materials. Compensation Data The pay rate for this position is $26.00 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 12-2026. 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) .