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Manufacturing Operator roles in U.S. production facilities qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a stable path for Australian professionals moving into U.S. manufacturing.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 65820
Position Type: (US) Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
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 savoury and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.
Location: 160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066
Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: $27 an hr
Shift/Working Hours: 6:30am-2:30pm
Key responsibilities
- Follow procedures for system start-up, operation, shutdown, cleaning, and batching.
- Mixing chemical and food batches, monitoring and sampling in accordance with SOPs & recording process and production data.
- Troubleshooting dryer processes (work closely with Supervisors and Maintenance in troubleshooting problems), assisting with routine maintenance and maintaining the dryer up in a clean work environment.
- Overseeing cleanup of entire dryer system between products, Responsible for making sure blends are placed into the blending tanks correctly, utilizing process control sheets. This includes weighing up of any minor ingredients, double checking item numbers, batch quantities, and lot numbers.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and all filling instructions are followed for each order. Must be able to operate pumps, mixers, filters in a safe and efficient manner.
- Responsible for checking brix and acid on the blend and adjust it accordingly to be within the customer specifications.
- Complete Master Sanitation Sheet and assisting on cleaning when needed.
Qualifications and skills
- Minimum 6 months experience in warehouse/manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs., push up to a 450 lb. metal drum on a roller conveyor, and stand for prolonged periods.
- Read, write, speak 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.
- Experience using a Manufacturing Execution System is a plus. (SAP) & be able to -Return material with necessary SSCC labels.
- Must be able to operate a computer and feel comfortable using two different HMI systems for operation (SAP and Wonder ware)
- Communication skills is a plus (Be able to report metrics on the shift exchange)
- Be able to work mandatory overtime over the weekend
- Other duties as required
Compensation Data
The pay rate for this position is $27.00 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.
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.
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
Requisition ID: 65820
Position Type: (US) Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
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 savoury and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.
Location: 160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066
Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: $27 an hr
Shift/Working Hours: 6:30am-2:30pm
Key responsibilities
- Follow procedures for system start-up, operation, shutdown, cleaning, and batching.
- Mixing chemical and food batches, monitoring and sampling in accordance with SOPs & recording process and production data.
- Troubleshooting dryer processes (work closely with Supervisors and Maintenance in troubleshooting problems), assisting with routine maintenance and maintaining the dryer up in a clean work environment.
- Overseeing cleanup of entire dryer system between products, Responsible for making sure blends are placed into the blending tanks correctly, utilizing process control sheets. This includes weighing up of any minor ingredients, double checking item numbers, batch quantities, and lot numbers.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and all filling instructions are followed for each order. Must be able to operate pumps, mixers, filters in a safe and efficient manner.
- Responsible for checking brix and acid on the blend and adjust it accordingly to be within the customer specifications.
- Complete Master Sanitation Sheet and assisting on cleaning when needed.
Qualifications and skills
- Minimum 6 months experience in warehouse/manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs., push up to a 450 lb. metal drum on a roller conveyor, and stand for prolonged periods.
- Read, write, speak 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.
- Experience using a Manufacturing Execution System is a plus. (SAP) & be able to -Return material with necessary SSCC labels.
- Must be able to operate a computer and feel comfortable using two different HMI systems for operation (SAP and Wonder ware)
- Communication skills is a plus (Be able to report metrics on the shift exchange)
- Be able to work mandatory overtime over the weekend
- Other duties as required
Compensation Data
The pay rate for this position is $27.00 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.
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.
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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Manufacturing Operator
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's in engineering or industrial technology meets the E-3 visa specialty occupation requirement. Get your degree assessed by a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so employers don't stall on credential questions during the offer stage.
Target manufacturers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's public LCA disclosure database to find manufacturers that have sponsored E-3 or H-1B visa workers before. These employers already understand the filing process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship concerns.
Find Manufacturing Operator roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Manufacturing Operator jobs by employers who actively offer E-3 visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service also handles the LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end once you have an offer.
Address the specialty occupation question early
The biggest E-3 hurdle for Manufacturing Operator roles is proving the position requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Ask the employer to document the technical degree requirement in the job description before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Confirm the employer will file before accepting the offer
Some manufacturers are unfamiliar with the E-3 process and assume it works like H-1B with a lottery. Clarify upfront that E-3 has no lottery, no cap issues, and that the employer's main obligation is filing a Labor Condition Application with USCIS before your consulate appointment.
Time your consulate appointment around your start date
The E-3 visa is issued for up to two years, but your I-94 admission period starts on the day you enter the U.S. Schedule your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth appointment so your entry date aligns closely with your agreed start date and avoids losing authorized work time.
E-3 Visa Manufacturing Operator: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Manufacturing Operator jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Manufacturing Operator roles filtered by employers who offer E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you'll spend significant time contacting employers who can't or won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is already confirmed, which shortens the search considerably for Australian professionals.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Manufacturing Operator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Manufacturing Operator position qualifies if the employer can demonstrate the job normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing technology. Generalist operator roles that accept any degree or substitute experience for education are harder to qualify. The job description needs to specify the degree requirement clearly before the DOL Labor Condition Application is filed.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Manufacturing Operator roles in the U.S.?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and no employer quota limits. H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 per year and selected by random lottery, so a qualified Manufacturing Operator could be denied simply due to chance. E-3 petitions can be filed and approved year-round, and the two-year visa renews indefinitely as long as you maintain qualifying employment.
What happens to my E-3 status if my manufacturing employer's facility relocates or closes?
Your E-3 status is tied to the specific employer and position on the Labor Condition Application. If the facility closes or your role is eliminated, your authorized status ends with your employment. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new qualifying employer, who would need to file a new LCA and support a fresh E-3 application before you could legally resume work.