What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Technician position at Kerry?
Who Kerry Is:
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 location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and creates fruit-based mixes, syrups and extracts. We’re proud to give back to the community we work in by participating in fundraisers and volunteering with local schools. With a growing portfolio, comes need to grow our team! If you like working with a close-knit group that makes a big impact, we may be the place for you!
Key responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that raw materials, blended products and finished goods meet or exceed quality standards established by the company and Kerry customers. This position will verify conformity through measurement and assessment. This requires collecting samples from each stage of production, use of equipment to test for a variety of properties and verification of formulas. All data points are to be collected and entered into computer systems, primarily SAP. 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 fast paced performance in a team environment and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications and skills
- High School diploma or equivalency.
- Associates of Science or higher degree and/or 2 years of related experience preferred.
- At least 1 yr. of food or chemical manufacturing experience, chemical testing and analysis role preferred.
- Prior training in HACCP, SQF, CGMP's preferred.
- Utilization of SAP, MS and other manufacturing software.
- Ability to read, understand and follow laboratory, sensory and physical testing protocols and methods.
- Ability to work in a temperature controlled, manufacturing environment.
