Warehouse Operative 1st Shift - Norwich, NY

Kerry -
Norwich, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$22 - $25 an hour
16 hours ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Phone communication
Computer literacy
Copy machines
Basic math
Windows
Fax machines
Dangerous goods
Physical inventory counts for inventory management
Warehouse experience
Faxing
HAZMAT protocols

Full Job Description

Requisition ID: 66564
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

Where you'll work:

Our Norwich, NY location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. The location lies within Chenango County and is advantageously located within a 50-mile radius of the major cities of Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown and Oneonta.

158 State Hwy. 320, Norwich, NY 13815

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: $22 - $25.00/hr

Shift/Working Hours: 1st shift, Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm

What you'll do:

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, the Warehouse Laborer is responsible for all inventory, shipping, receiving, staging and other warehouse related functions. This individual must also be able to accurately enter and retrieve data from the computer. This person must feel comfortable communicating with other people on his/her shift, with management and people outside the corporation.

Key responsibilities

Federal law requires that this operator successfully pass all DOT HAZMAT training requirements.
Forklift certification
Responsible for receiving all material into SAP. Returns, raw materials, packaging materials, etc. This will include outside storage facilities as well.
Will need to be able to facilitate raw materials for department productions.
Responsible for distributing paperwork to the necessary departments to insure a timely release.
Responsible for ensuring all raw materials are sampled, stored according to plant GMP's/SOP's and safety procedures.
Must be able to accurately enter bin transfers, etc. and retrieve data from the computer system.
Needs to be able to enter all incoming material in the receiving Excel worksheet
Must have the ability to be flexible and work with limited supervision, must be a quick thinker.
Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety.
Must have ability to coordinate and prioritize work in the absence of the warehouse supervisor.
Responsible for checking and performing inventory counts accurately as required.
Must be able to accomplish order checking, label making, UPS and FEDEX shipping, and coordinating finished product/raw material transfers from outside warehouses.

Qualifications and skills

What you'll need to be successful and safe:

Have a good working knowledge of math and be confident in using it.
Must have a full understanding of inventory control, counting procedures, products and movement.
Must be able to obtain a working knowledge of computer systems necessary. (MAPICS, Windows, Outlook, Excel, Email or be trained to perform these functions within probationary period).
Must be able to write clearly and legibly.
Must be in good mental and physical condition.
Must be able to communicate well in a professional manner, possess excellent phone skills, read and understand written instructions.
Individual must be flexible in adjusting his/her work schedule and be able to work overtime when required to meet the department needs.
Individual must be organized, neat, clean and consistent.
Minimum of 2-3 years warehousing experience.
Individual must have initiative, be resourceful and have the ability to use common sense and make decisions using sound judgment.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment, i.e., scanner, copier, fax machine, calculator, etc.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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, and tuition reimbursement. 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.

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.

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Posting Type: DNI

Nearest Major Market: Binghamton

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