Requisition ID 51214

Position Type (US)Full Time

Career FunctionQuality

Recruiter

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.

What's in it For You:

• $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

• Company Contribution of 11% into 401K - This is NOT a Match! This is a FANTASTIC Benefit of an Automatic Company Contribution!

• Amazing Benefits

• Great Team Environment

• Referral Bonus Program

  The starting wage for this role is $22.38 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).

What You'll Do:

Responsible for the testing and documentation of all analytical and microbiological evaluations. Learn all procedures for testing raw and finished products used and sold at the plant. Understand the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Communicate quality concerns to production.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct all testing of product, in an accurate and professional way.

• Record all test results in SAP in a fashion to which the QualityDepartment, Production Supervisor and all Plant Employees can review product testing without question.

• Work in cooperation with production, management, and the other Laboratory Technicians to help them monitor all production.

• Keep lab neat, clean, safe and orderly (which includes washing of all glassware/labware).

• Accurately complete all necessary tests on product in a timely manner.

• Notify all relevant parties (Production Supervisor, Fluid Operator or Dryer Operator) of any non-conforming product that is being made.

• Any special products that are requested by the Food Safety and Quality Manager or QA Supervisor.

• Notify either the Maintenance Planner or QA Supervisor as to when chemicals or supplies are needed.

• Run controls on all lab equipment (in use) and lab machinery to insure correct results.

• Maintain all relevant paperwork/records.

• Notify the QA Supervisor of any issues occurring in the lab that needs to be dealt with.

• Work efficiently with minimal overtime.

• Must comply with all plant rules, GMPs and GLPs.

• The cleaning and autoclaving of all sampling scoops.

• Any additional duties as directed by the Supervisor/Manager.

What You'll need to be Successful and Safe:

• A minimum completion of a 2 year post high school program in food technology, quality science, chemistry, microbiology, or other relevant field or experience working in a laboratory in a related field.

• An ability to understand written and verbal communications

• An ability to work in proximity with other people

• An ability to do precise and accurate work using sensitive, delicate, and expensive equipment

• Basic computer skills, and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

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. EEO is the Law poster can be foundhere (http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) . Additional information can also be here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .

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.