Kerry · 1 day ago
QA Technician
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for monitoring production processes and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address quality-related issues.
Food and BeverageAgriculture
Responsibilities
Monitor production processes, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation protocols, and food safety standards
Collaborate closely with cross-function teams to address quality related issues
Adhere to all established Kerry LIFE Safety, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and processing policies with an eye towards quality
Follow and enforce procedures and practices of the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems
Keep the immediate supervisor informed of relevant activities on shift and take or recommend corrective action when required
Perform sensory, physical, chemical, and/or instrumental evaluation of raw material, in process or finished product following SOP and specifications
Expedite evaluation process and final disposition and provide information to production
Develop and maintain raw material and finished product specifications
Troubleshoot quality problems in production
Conduct environmental sampling and testing and investigate and report positive results
Participate in the development of special processes to improve quality
Generate data for Certificates of Analysis
Participate in flavor panels
Maintain laboratory data, files, supplies, and calibrate equipment on a regular schedule as well as maintaining GLP’s
Work on the corrective actions of any customer complaints/issues
Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
Demonstrate a positive attitude and relate in a positive manner when interacting with all personnel
Any other duties as assigned by supervision
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Familiarity with current GMPs, HACCP, and allergen awareness
Computer literacy
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and in interdepartmental teams
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred
College degree in a relevant field
0-2 years of experience in food production or a food quality lab setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and SAP
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
Employee Share Plan
Life, disability, and accident insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
2024 (13)
2023 (10)
2022 (12)
2021 (22)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
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