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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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Which food & beverage companies sponsor E-3 visas in New Jersey?
New Jersey hosts several large food and beverage employers with documented E-3 and H-1B visa sponsorship history, including Campbell Soup Company, Ferrero USA, and Goya Foods, which is headquartered in Secaucus. Global consumer goods companies with New Jersey offices, such as Mondelez and Pernod Ricard Americas, have also filed Labor Condition Applications for specialty roles in food science, regulatory affairs, and supply chain management.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most food & beverage E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Newark and Jersey City lead in food and beverage employer density due to their proximity to New York City and major logistics infrastructure. Secaucus is notable for Goya Foods' headquarters. Camden has historically been home to Campbell Soup Company's operations. The Route 1 corridor through Edison and New Brunswick also concentrates food manufacturing and consumer goods employers who have filed specialty occupation Labor Condition Applications.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship in food and beverage generally covers specialty occupation roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Qualifying positions commonly include food scientist, quality assurance manager, regulatory affairs specialist, research and development formulation chemist, supply chain analyst, and process engineer. Roles like general kitchen staff or front-of-house hospitality positions typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard required for E-3 eligibility.
How do I find food & beverage E-3 sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa type and state, so you can search specifically for food and beverage roles with E-3 sponsorship in New Jersey without sorting through employers who don't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces employer Labor Condition Application filing history, which shows which New Jersey food and beverage companies have actively sponsored E-3 or comparable specialty occupation visas, giving you a practical starting point for targeted applications.
Are there any New Jersey-specific considerations for food & beverage E-3 sponsorship?
New Jersey's proximity to the Port of New York and New Jersey and its dense concentration of food manufacturing, distribution, and consumer goods headquarters can create more specialty occupation opportunities than less industrially concentrated states. However, E-3 eligibility is determined by the role's requirements, not the employer's location. New Jersey employers must still file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL and confirm the position meets the specialty occupation definition before sponsoring an E-3 applicant.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 food & beverage jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.