JOB DETAILS

Compounder - Food Production

CompanyKerry Group
LocationCommerce
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 9, 2026
About The Company
Every day, millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing Kerry’s taste and nutrition solutions. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life. At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming. Kerry is a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position. Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 20,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries. Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com
About the Role

​Requisition ID 64745 
Position Type (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement   

We Are 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.

Why Join Our Team

 

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.

What You'll Do

 

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.

 

 

Your dilligence will be appreciated as you 

 
  • Mix and prepare batches (liquid & powder) using formulas
  • Measure ingredients by weight (grams/kgs)
  • Run mixers, tanks, and production equipment
  • Move materials using forklifts/pallet jacks
  • Follow safety, quality, and sanitation standards

 

If you’re detail-oriented, safety-focused, and ready for hands-on manufacturing work, apply now to join our team!

What We Look For

 
    • 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
    • Familiarity with SAP or similar systems preferred 
    • 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

What We Offer

 

The pay rate for this position is $26.80per 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 June 8, 2026.

 

Swing Shift is Scheduled to Work Monday-Friday, 1000AM-630PM, Overtime is Available, not Mandatory

 

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.      

Recruiter  
Posting Type DNI

Key Skills
BatchingMixingCompoundingForklift OperationSAPWeight MeasurementSanitation StandardsPPE ComplianceFood ProductionQuality Control
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageTradesLogisticsSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time Off401(k) PlanEmployee Share PlanLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceAccident Insurance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Prepare liquid and powder production batches for food and beverage products following detailed formulas and quality standards. Operate mixers, tanks, and forklifts while adhering to strict safety and sanitation protocols.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
16746
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
35 hours
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