Compounder - Food Production

Kerry Group•Commerce, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Commerce, CA team is part of Kerry’s Taste Division—where you’ll work in a close-knit facility of 45 employees producing flavors and ingredients used by well-known brands. This site combines liquid and powder blending technologies across products like beverages, nutritional solutions, and extracts, giving you exposure to both hands-on production and high-quality systems. You’ll work in an environment known for strong safety performance, long-tenured employees, and opportunities to learn across departments, all while being part of a team that values quality, teamwork, and growth. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that your workday might smell like chocolate, cinnamon, and other sweet flavors. As a Compounder, you’ll prepare production batches used in food and beverage products by following detailed formulas and quality standards. You’ll have a key role our success in a hands-on manufacturing setting producing as we produce Powder blends (sugars, flours, dry ingredients), Liquid batches (juices, flavors, chemical-based ingredients) and Products for major food and beverage customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required, must be 18 years or older
1 year of food-grade manufacturing experience (food, chemical, pharma, cosmetics, or similar)
Experience with batching, mixing, or compounding techniques with scales, measurements, and production equipment
Comfortable following detailed instructions
6 months of prior Forklift experience
Ability to work with regulated chemical materials and follow all PPE and sanitation requirements.
Willingness to comply with strict safety and environmental procedures
Ability to pass Background check required due to materials handled onsite