Material Handler - 12 Hr Day Shift

About Kerry

Where You'll Work:

With over 50 plant across North America, the Harrisonburg, VA, plant is a part of our Taste division, creating a variety of stock broth, soups, and bases .We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. We work in a fast paced and ever changing environment, where we work hard but also enjoy taking part in the community thanks to Kerry’s employee engagement program. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the place for you!

12 HR Day Shift - Must be able to work 6:00AM - 6:30PM, Schedule: Rotating 2-2-3

What You'll Do:

As a Material Handler you'll be responsible for securely transporting finished goods and raw materials between the receiving docks, storage areas, production, packaging, warehouse and the shipping docks. You'll utilize a computer and RF Scanner to track product, materials and shipments and have the opportunity to work alongside our truck drivers to make sure our finished goods and raw materials are kept in good order! 

You’ll be a key part of a high performing team that keeps production lines running efficiently while working together to ensure we all have a safe workplace. We’ll count on you to help us meet our customer and consumer needs as you:
 

• Move and transfer ingredients by hand, cart, pallet jack, or forklift (don’t worry, we’ll train you if not certified) 


• Document temperature and machine readings with accuracy – your attention to detail will be key here

What You'll Need to Be Successful and Safe:

• Are you able to carry 50 lbs?


• SAP experience is preferred.


• Do you have experience driving a sit-down or stand-up forklift? The safety of our team and products are our top priority, so we prefer a year of experience behind the wheel.  


• Do you know the value of a great team? Teamwork is one of our values and critical to everyone’s success.
  Because you’ll be part of a team that will count on you, we’d like to see solid work attendance in your current/previous job.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $22.00 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 March 2, 2026.