QA Technician

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.

Where You'll Work:

Our Byesville, OH , USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other similar liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!

What You'll Do:

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that products meets or exceed quality standards established by Kerry and our customers. This position will verify conformity through measurement and assessment. The role of QA technician requires sound judgement to make rational decisions pertaining to recommended adjustments, corrective actions, and disposition of goods. Success in this position requires performing in a fast-paced performance with cross-functional teams. You duties may include:

• Daily lab startup & shutdown, sample/project assistance, lab housekeeping
• Assessment of finished product quality using standard test methods.
• Data entry of test results into SAP software.
• Provide support to plant production to ensure continuous quality operations.
• Investigate, collect data and implement solutions to quality issues.
• Recommend changes and improvements based upon analysis, knowledge, and experience.
• Assist Quality Manager with special projects, reports, and training needs.
• Inspection of machines/vessels/work areas to ensure compliance with GMP and food safety standards.
• Maintain and secure manufacturing specification-controlled documents.
• Generate shift paperwork or paperless records to support daily shift activity.
• Perform random case audits for quality, package, and coding compliance.
• Collection, assembly and shipment of customer samples and paperwork.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Associates of Science or higher degree and/or 2 years of related experience preferred.
• At least 1 yr. of food or chemical manufacturing experience, quality testing and analysis role preferred.
• Prior training in HACCP, SQF, CGMP's helpful.
• Utilization of SAP, MS, Excel and general manufacturing software.
• Ability to read, understand and follow laboratory, sensory and physical testing protocols and methods.
• High attention to detail and accuracy necessary.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams and deliver positive or negative results effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.

What's In It For You:

The starting wage for this role is $21.00 (minimum) per hour. 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).

​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