Quality 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:

Kerry's Owatonna, MN location is part of our Dry Beverage Division specializes in agglomeration and/or coating of nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients in some of your favorite dietary supplements and drinks! The site has approximately 50 employees that contribute to our involvement in product formulations, ingredient processing and particle coating solutions within the food and beverage and nutraceutical ingredient industries.Our team is comprised of career minded people who help meet growing demands for quality ingredients. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with people who care about what they do. If youre looking for a manufacturing environment where you can build acareer 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 formulas and finished goods meet or exceed quality standards established by the company and Kerry customers. Working with the production team, you'll pull samples, run analysis, verify conformity, record detailed results and share results with internal teams. All data points collected are entered following regulations primarily usingSAP. 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 strong interpersonal skills.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• High School diploma or equivalency.

• Associates of Scienceor higher degreeand/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, sometimes dusty, manufacturing environment.

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. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (~~~) (~~~) .

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.

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