About Kerry:
A career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. A career with Kerry Applied Health & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.
Where you'll work:
Our Bethlehem, PA, location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and specializes in coffee extract and flavorings created for Kerry products and customers!
5000 Township Line Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017
Pay Rate/Hourlyl: $26.00/hr
1st Shift - 5am-1:30pm
The typical hiring range for this role is $21.09- $24.50 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Position Overview: We are seeking a meticulous and skilled Coffee Extractor to join our dynamic manufacturing team. This role is essential for producing high-quality coffee extracts through the precise operation of specialized equipment, including CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems and reverse osmosis machines. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail and expertise in batch management using SAP software. You will ensure that all processes meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate coffee extraction systems to produce consistent, high-quality concentrates.
- Execute blending processes to meet flavor specifications and production standards.
- Manage and maintain reverse osmosis equipment to concentrate products effectively and ensure optimal purity and consistency.
- Perform scheduled and routine CIP cycles to ensure sanitary conditions of all equipment.
- Accurately enter batch data and monitor production workflows using SAP and physical batch records.
- Verify batch integrity and troubleshoot discrepancies to maintain process control.
- Uphold GMP standards and safety protocols within all stages of production.
- Coordinate with quality assurance, maintenance, and Warehouse/inventory teams to optimize efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Required:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and equipment operation.
- Ability to interpret production documentation and follow standard operating procedures.
- Proven ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environments.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Strong Safety Mindset
- Preferred:
- Proficiency in SAP for batch entry and production tracking with handheld scanners and computers.
- 1–2 years of experience in a food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with CIP procedures and reverse osmosis systems.
- Experience using HMIs and an automated manufacturing process
Physical & Environmental Requirements:
- Ability to stand, move, and lift materials (50 lbs) throughout an entire shift.
- Comfortable working in humid and variable environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, and process-related temperature changes.
- Physically capable of handling moderate lifting and repetitive tasks in a factory setting.
The pay rate for this position is $26.00 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.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bethlehem, PA 18017 (Required)
Work Location: In person
