Disappointing on multiple levels, steer clear. - Anonymous employee Kerry Employee Review

1.0
Aug 2, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

One of the best reasons to work at Kerry would have to be it's size and the perceived notion that it is a "well-oiled" function operation. If you're looking for growth opportunities it seems as it would be an ideal choice. They have locations all over the world so growth seems like it would be an obvious. If becoming part of the stereotypical Corporate America is in your cards, then Kerry is the place for you. It's a great place to have on your resume, but that's about it. It's probably a great choice if living the American dream in the middle of nowhere is high on your list.

Cons

Communication, Location, Personnel, Management, Internal Structure, Organization, the list goes on. Unfortunately the downsides of working at Kerry outweigh the good. This is a problem on all levels. Besides the fact that their corporate HQ are in Beloit, WI, their organization and professionalism lack in more ways than one. It is impersonal beyond belief, and from my experiences there is zero communication. Each department head is so focused on pleasing the next person up the latter that the quality of output suffers tremendously. Teamwork does not exist in this company. I've worked for several Fortune 500s and never seen such disorganization under one roof. Departments do not communicate so there is an unnecessary amount of double and triple work. If you want to sit and collect a paycheck in the middle of nowhere then this is the place for you. For people who are goal oriented and focused on results you may need to look elsewhere.

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Pros

There really isn't much idle time. Plenty of work orders and PM's to do each shift.

Cons

No advancement, None. The company has been through several hiring freezes, and most departments are short handed. It has been a revolving door. Instead of filling the positions they have just doubled the workload on the employees.

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Kerry Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your positive review and we appreciate the valuable work you and our employees do every day. We do take care to ensure the organization is right sized, but also to cascade all internal opportunities to apply for positions and grow, and to develop people. For assistance in finding out more, please contact your HR partner and they can help guide you to where to learn more.
4.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

good payment and good people

Cons

here are some couple of cons

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Kerry Response
1w
We're grateful for your feedback and for your positive review of Kerry, especially for highlighting our attention to fair pay and focus on curating a positive culture where employees can thrive! While it seems part of your feedback may be missing, we encourage you to share any opportunities to make your experience better with your HR Business partner or manager.
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