Manufacturing Operator Jobs in New Jersey
Manufacturing Operator jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and food and beverage processing, with openings at every level from entry-line production associate to senior process technician. The largest hiring activity runs through Newark, Edison, and the Route 1 corridor, where established employers like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Campbell Soup Company maintain significant production operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are GMP-certified pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical blending and batch processing, and automated assembly line operation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Requisition ID: 66262
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About Kerry
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 07066
This position follows a rotating 12-hour Panama night shift schedule (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM) that repeats every two weeks: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off. This schedule supports 24/7 operations while providing employees with predictable time off and every other weekend off for improved work-life balance.
Key responsibilities
- Milling: Adhering to batch sheet instructions to mill required material. Calculating supplemental ingredients and material issuing on SAP via computer/scanner.
- Blending: Adjusting scale based on batch sheet to fill required weight of boxes/drums. Following batch sheet to abide by product specific requirement for filling boxes/drums.
- Sealing & Stacking: Operating MTEK sealer to vacuum seal filled liners. Ensuring finished packaged product conforms to company standards and arranging products on a pallet in a predetermined sequence.
- Sanitation: Adhering to SOP instructions to clean and sanitize equipment and room.
- Packaging of Finished Product
- Properly label all batches submitted to the lab for evaluation.
- Utilize inventory lot rotation (FIFO) for all materials used.
Qualifications and skills
- Follow the use of Personal Protection Equipment and Good Manufacturing procedures to maintain good
- Housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations.
- Operation, Cleaning and Maintenance or processing equipment
- Basic Understanding of manufacturing operations
- 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
- Systems manual. Must report any and all deviations to a member of management and QA- and set product aside until further instructed.
- Experience in SAP a plus
Compensation Data
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: 66262
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About Kerry
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 07066
This position follows a rotating 12-hour Panama night shift schedule (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM) that repeats every two weeks: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off. This schedule supports 24/7 operations while providing employees with predictable time off and every other weekend off for improved work-life balance.
Key responsibilities
- Milling: Adhering to batch sheet instructions to mill required material. Calculating supplemental ingredients and material issuing on SAP via computer/scanner.
- Blending: Adjusting scale based on batch sheet to fill required weight of boxes/drums. Following batch sheet to abide by product specific requirement for filling boxes/drums.
- Sealing & Stacking: Operating MTEK sealer to vacuum seal filled liners. Ensuring finished packaged product conforms to company standards and arranging products on a pallet in a predetermined sequence.
- Sanitation: Adhering to SOP instructions to clean and sanitize equipment and room.
- Packaging of Finished Product
- Properly label all batches submitted to the lab for evaluation.
- Utilize inventory lot rotation (FIFO) for all materials used.
Qualifications and skills
- Follow the use of Personal Protection Equipment and Good Manufacturing procedures to maintain good
- Housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations.
- Operation, Cleaning and Maintenance or processing equipment
- Basic Understanding of manufacturing operations
- 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
- Systems manual. Must report any and all deviations to a member of management and QA- and set product aside until further instructed.
- Experience in SAP a plus
Compensation Data
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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Who's Hiring
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- Food & Beverage
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing operator jobs across New Jersey.
- High school diploma or GED required by most New Jersey manufacturing employers
- Familiarity with GMP and FDA compliance standards for regulated New Jersey facilities
- Experience operating automated production equipment or assembly line machinery
- Ability to read work orders, blueprints, or standard operating procedures accurately
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one within the first 90 days
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
Manufacturing Operator Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing operator in New Jersey?
Most manufacturing operator positions in New Jersey require a high school diploma or GED and are open to candidates without prior experience, though a vocational certificate or associate degree in manufacturing technology gives applicants a clear edge. New Jersey does not require a state-issued license for most general manufacturing operator roles, but positions in pharmaceutical and chemical production often require documented GMP training. Middlesex County College and Raritan Valley Community College both offer relevant manufacturing and industrial technology programs recognized by New Jersey employers.
Which companies hire manufacturing operators in New Jersey?
New Jersey manufacturing operator roles are posted by Kerry, Advantest, and Industrial Rivet & Fastener and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical, chemical, and food manufacturing firms means hiring stays active year-round across the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most manufacturing operator jobs?
Clark, Northvale, and South Plainfield have the most manufacturing operator openings in New Jersey right now. The concentration follows the state's industrial geography: the Newark and Edison areas anchor pharmaceutical and chemical production along the Route 1 and Route 9 corridors, while additional demand in Trenton and Camden reflects food processing and diversified light manufacturing operations tied to large regional employers in those metro zones.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing operator in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to temp-to-hire production associate roles through manufacturing staffing agencies that supply New Jersey's pharmaceutical and food processing facilities, since many convert to full-time after a short evaluation period. Employers like Merck and Campbell Soup Company run structured onboarding programs that accept candidates without prior manufacturing experience. Completing a forklift certification or a GMP awareness course through a New Jersey community college before applying noticeably strengthens an entry-level application.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing operator jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to manufacturing operator jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Jersey openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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