QA Technician

Requisition ID 50783
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Quality 
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Posting Type DNI
 

Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

About 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

At our Melrose Park, IL, plant we feel good about our various batters and breading products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you. Our team prides itself on being collaborative and having a healthy culture where working hard and doing a good job is recognized and appreciated. Please note, this is a Union facility. We are part of the Melrose Park Teamsters Local 781.

What You'll Be Doing

This position is 1st Shift - 5:30 am to 2 pm

Pay is $18- 21 per hour depending upon experience

We have a QA Technician position in Melrose Park, Illinois. Kerry has over 41 sites across North America. Our Melrose Park facility plant is part of the Coatings division business, and has 140 employees. This site is growing operations and investing capital in improvement projects. We are looking for someone comfortable working on first shift, and flexible to work some weekends/holidays. Some of the responsibilities include:

Product testing-perform all lab-testing procedures required and complete data sheets or data entry into the computer system. This includes any analysis required on finished products and mixer samples.

Prepare hold reports and hold pallet tags completely giving product, lot, count, reason and disposition. Apply pallet tags on appropriate material promptly and remove any voided reject pallet tags.

Keep lab clean in every aspect and set up for next lab technician.

Computer records of all produced should be completed on an ongoing basis.

Retain samples, organize and label retain samples. Maintain records. Pulls retain samples when requested.

Control samples-organize and maintain control samples. Pull control samples prior to runs.

Sample rechecks- resampling and testing of samples that have been placed on hold for various reasons and determining proper disposition of sample.

Packaging line audits- conducts packaging line audits as requested, audits involve sampling product, testing, checking weights, HACCP audit, date code control, seals and reporting results. Conduct walk through of production area of responsible product, make visual observations and report potential problems to lead operator and/or supervisor..

Check magnet samples and sifter tailings at scheduled frequency. Keep complete records.

Weight control audit – collect weight data from all production lines as per schedule.

Special experiment – help develop new and improved laboratory procedures. Assist in experiments designed to improve products and processes.

Sample, test, check against specifications, accept or reject incoming raw materials in absence of ingredient technician.

Miscellaneous duties – dispose of animal feed modules, clean equipment and furnishings as prescribed by sanitation schedule.

Be available for further training as may be required by Company. Carry out other such duties as may be required by QA Supervisor and QA Manager. Follow mandatory Plant policies and procedures: GMP, HACCP, allergens control, safety.

 

What You'll Need To Be Successful And Safe

 

 

Associates diploma or Bachelor's degree preferred. High school diploma required.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience within Quality Assurance in food manufacturing preferred.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Computer proficiency preferred.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender i