Production Operator Jobs in Florida

Requisition ID: 65439

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 Plant City, FL location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Plant City, FL location is part of our beverage division and specializes in distillation and flavor products for our Kerry customers and brands. We are producing dried crystals from fruits such as honey, mango and pineapple. This close knit team supports each other as they produce quality results for our customers.

What You'll Do:

As a Production Operator you'll operate continuous-belt, vacuum technology, unique in the industry, is a very gentle, low-heat drying technology. As a team member, you'll join a fast‑paced, high‑tech production team where safety, quality, and teamwork matter. In this role blending or packaging, you’ll run and monitor production equipment in a modern aseptic beverage facility—keeping lines moving efficiently while meeting Kerry’s high standards.

You’ll set up equipment, monitor quality, troubleshoot minor issues, support changeovers, and keep your work area clean and organized. This is a hands‑on role for someone who likes working with machines, solving problems, and being part of a team that produces high‑quality products every day.

What We Look 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 range for this position is $18.00-$26.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on July 15, 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).

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 utilize 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