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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 64501
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 Seattle, WA facility is an integral part of our Beverage division, specializing in the production of sweet syrups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. This state-of-the-art production site features advanced technology and a collaborative team environment, where employees are encouraged to support one another's success. The facility offers opportunities for professional growth through structured training and hands-on experience, all guided by dedicated leadership. In addition to focusing on quality manufacturing, the Seattle team enjoys an energetic and inclusive workplace culture, enhanced by engagement programs, volunteer days, and activities that make work both rewarding and enjoyable. If you're seeking a place to develop your career in beverage production while being part of a dynamic and fun team, our Seattle location stands out as an excellent choice.
What You'll Do:
As a Production Associate in the Filler role, you’ll help keep our filling line running safely, efficiently, and consistently. This position is essential to producing high-quality packaged products. We’re looking for dependable, hands-on team members to operate and maintain Combibloc filling equipment. If you like fast-paced work, take pride in accuracy, and want a role where details matter, this could be the position for you.
What Matters:
- Keep the machine stocked and operating smoothly
- Monitor product levels, pressures, and specifications
- Perform weight checks and make minor adjustments
- Inspect seals and overall package quality
- Run basic tests and record results
- Follow cleaning and flavor-change procedures
- Follow all safety and chemical-handling guidelines
- Communicate issues or changes with the team
- Empty rework and prepare materials for the next shift
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 $29.01 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.
Shift Hours: 3:00PM-1:30AM, Monday - Friday, Overtime Paid Over 40: Hours Worked per Person per Week
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: 64501
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 Seattle, WA facility is an integral part of our Beverage division, specializing in the production of sweet syrups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. This state-of-the-art production site features advanced technology and a collaborative team environment, where employees are encouraged to support one another's success. The facility offers opportunities for professional growth through structured training and hands-on experience, all guided by dedicated leadership. In addition to focusing on quality manufacturing, the Seattle team enjoys an energetic and inclusive workplace culture, enhanced by engagement programs, volunteer days, and activities that make work both rewarding and enjoyable. If you're seeking a place to develop your career in beverage production while being part of a dynamic and fun team, our Seattle location stands out as an excellent choice.
What You'll Do:
As a Production Associate in the Filler role, you’ll help keep our filling line running safely, efficiently, and consistently. This position is essential to producing high-quality packaged products. We’re looking for dependable, hands-on team members to operate and maintain Combibloc filling equipment. If you like fast-paced work, take pride in accuracy, and want a role where details matter, this could be the position for you.
What Matters:
- Keep the machine stocked and operating smoothly
- Monitor product levels, pressures, and specifications
- Perform weight checks and make minor adjustments
- Inspect seals and overall package quality
- Run basic tests and record results
- Follow cleaning and flavor-change procedures
- Follow all safety and chemical-handling guidelines
- Communicate issues or changes with the team
- Empty rework and prepare materials for the next shift
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 $29.01 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.
Shift Hours: 3:00PM-1:30AM, Monday - Friday, Overtime Paid Over 40: Hours Worked per Person per Week
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 as a Production Associate
Translate your Australian qualifications early
U.S. employers often don't recognize Australian three-year bachelor's degrees as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree. Get a credential evaluation from a USCIS-accepted service before applying so your qualifications support the specialty occupation requirement.
Target manufacturers with existing LCA filings
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Certification data center for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for production or operations roles. These employers already understand the E-3 process and are less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship concerns.
Frame your role as specialty occupation in applications
Production Associate titles vary widely. Emphasize degree-specific responsibilities like process engineering, quality systems, or supply chain analysis in your resume and cover letter. Roles that require any bachelor's degree won't qualify, so the position description needs to specify your field.
Confirm your offer letter specifies full-time employment
The E-3 requires a bona fide job offer with defined duties and a start date. Part-time or contract arrangements complicate the LCA filing with DOL. Verify before accepting that your offer letter describes a permanent, full-time position with your direct employer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, and filing errors at this stage can delay your start date by weeks.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at your consulate interview
E-3 consular officers at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth routinely ask about your ties to Australia. Bring evidence of ongoing connections such as property ownership, family, or professional licenses, alongside your employment offer and certified LCA.
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How do I find Production Associate jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Production Associate roles filtered specifically for E-3 sponsorship. Most standard job boards don't let you filter by visa type, so you end up cold-approaching employers who have no sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers are already set up to sponsor Australian nationals, which significantly shortens your search.
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 Production Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Production Associate role qualifies if it normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, or supply chain management. Roles where any degree field is acceptable, or where no degree is actually required in practice, won't meet the specialty occupation standard. The job description your employer provides to DOL for the LCA filing determines this, not the job title alone.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Production Associate roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply any time of year and start as soon as your visa is approved. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a random lottery, meaning most applicants aren't selected even if fully qualified. For Production Associate roles that meet the specialty occupation standard, the E-3 is a far more predictable path for Australian nationals. Both visas require DOL certification of an LCA and a qualifying employer.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3 in a Production Associate role?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA filing and a new E-3 visa stamp before or at the time you start with the new employer. A promotion within the same company that changes your job duties significantly may also require a new LCA. You can't simply transfer an existing E-3 to a new employer the way some other visa categories allow, so build in several weeks of lead time when planning a job change.
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