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Ohio is a major U.S. manufacturing hub, with strong demand for manufacturing associates across automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods sectors. Employers like Honda, Ford, Procter and Gamble, and Whirlpool operate large facilities in cities including Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, and Dayton, creating consistent openings for internationally trained candidates seeking visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 64091
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.
Where You'll Work:
Our Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!
What You'll Do:
The Production Operators in the Blending position follow "recipes" to ensure the customers receive the ideal liquid ingredients to meet their needs. This involves pulling raw ingredients, weighing, measuring, use of lifts and cranes, learning processes and following procedures. Their attention to detail and maintaining safe processes ensure that the best product is shipped daily. It is critical to success that all governmental and Kerry processes and policies are met and or exceeded. The successful employees in this role are leaders for other employees and consistently communicate with the production team!
- Complete required training within deadlines
- Embrace and practice safe work habits, Kerry policies and procedures.
- Participate in Kerry continuous improvement practices, development, and implementation initiatives.
- Support new-employee learning & development and cross-training initiatives.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
- 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience ideal.
- 6 months of prior lift truck, electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.
- Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime.
- Must be self-motivated and conscientious.
- Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers.
- 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 $21.00 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 April 27, 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
Requisition ID: 64091
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.
Where You'll Work:
Our Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!
What You'll Do:
The Production Operators in the Blending position follow "recipes" to ensure the customers receive the ideal liquid ingredients to meet their needs. This involves pulling raw ingredients, weighing, measuring, use of lifts and cranes, learning processes and following procedures. Their attention to detail and maintaining safe processes ensure that the best product is shipped daily. It is critical to success that all governmental and Kerry processes and policies are met and or exceeded. The successful employees in this role are leaders for other employees and consistently communicate with the production team!
- Complete required training within deadlines
- Embrace and practice safe work habits, Kerry policies and procedures.
- Participate in Kerry continuous improvement practices, development, and implementation initiatives.
- Support new-employee learning & development and cross-training initiatives.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
- 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience ideal.
- 6 months of prior lift truck, electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.
- Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime.
- Must be self-motivated and conscientious.
- Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers.
- 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 $21.00 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 April 27, 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
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Which companies sponsor visas for manufacturing associates in Ohio?
Large manufacturers with established HR infrastructure are the most consistent sponsors in Ohio. Honda's Anna and Marysville plants, Ford's Avon Lake assembly facility, Procter and Gamble's Cincinnati-area operations, and Whirlpool in Clyde have histories of sponsoring skilled production and technical roles. Multinational suppliers in the auto parts and aerospace sectors, including Magna and Honeywell, also sponsor manufacturing associates at Ohio locations.
Which visa types are most common for manufacturing associate roles in Ohio?
H-1B is the most common visa for manufacturing associates in specialty occupation roles, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying credentials. Some employers also sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visas for long-term hires, particularly in high-demand technical production roles tied to advanced manufacturing.
Which cities in Ohio have the most manufacturing associate sponsorship jobs?
Columbus leads in volume due to its size and diverse industry base, followed closely by Cleveland and its surrounding suburbs, which house a dense cluster of aerospace, defense, and auto-supply manufacturers. Toledo is a strong market for automotive and glass manufacturing, while Dayton attracts aerospace and defense employers. Cincinnati's southwestern Ohio corridor is notable for consumer goods and chemical manufacturing sponsorship activity.
How to find manufacturing associate visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to search manufacturing associate roles in Ohio without sorting through positions that do not offer immigration support. You can browse by location and role type to identify active openings at Ohio employers who have sponsored visas before. This saves significant time compared to manually researching each company's sponsorship history.
Are there state-specific considerations for manufacturing associate visa sponsorship in Ohio?
Ohio's concentration of automotive and aerospace supply chain employers means many manufacturing associate roles require STEM-adjacent credentials, which strengthens H-1B specialty occupation eligibility. The state's land-grant universities, including Ohio State University, produce engineering graduates who feed local talent pipelines, making employers familiar with international hiring. Prevailing wage requirements apply statewide under DOL rules, and wages are benchmarked to the specific county and occupation, so rates vary between Toledo, Columbus, and Cleveland markets.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing associate jobs in Ohio?
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.
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