Warehouse Operator

Warehouse / Lift Truck Operator

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. 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.

Our Seattle, WA facility is an integral part of our Beverage division, specializing in the creation 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

Join our team as a Warehouse / Lift Truck Operator and play a vital role in ensuring smooth and accurate shipping, receiving, and transport operations. In this dynamic environment, you'll be cross-trained to handle tasks from receiving raw materials to loading customer ordersyour attention to detail and safe work habits keep our success moving.

Accurately prepare, receive, and ship orders according to strict standards

Safely operate lift trucks and efficiently transport materials and finished goods

Keep our workspace clean and safe by following protocols

Use scan guns and quickly record data in SAP

Label, seal, palletize, and wrap products for safe delivery

Embrace Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and always wear PPE

Help optimize warehouse space and support your team where needed

If you're ready to grow your skills in a supportive, fast-paced setting, and take pride in delivering quality and safety, we want you on our team!

What You'll Need to Succeed

High school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 18 years old

Experience in food or chemical manufacturing preferred (1 year)

Prior operation and certification with electric pallet jacks and lift trucks preferred (6 months)

Experience with inventory management, RF scanners, cycle counting, and SAP software is a plus

Ability to accurately prepare, receive, and ship orders following customer, company, and regulatory standards

Strong attendance, flexibility for overtime, and commitment to safety and GMPs, including PPE usage

Attention to detail, math and analytical skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to complete required certifications and promptly report food safety or quality concerns

The pay rate for this position is $26.42 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.

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.