QA Technician

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:

 

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With over 45 plants across North America, the Byesville, OH, USA plant is a part of our Beverage division that makes fruit juice mixes, syrups, extracts and similar liquid ingredients.  Kerry is hiring career minded people to help meet growing demands for quality ingredients.  You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast paced and fun environment! We feel good about our products that make food taste better - often with strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon! 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!

What You'll Do:

 

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. 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.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

 

• 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.