Onsite Laboratory Technician – Food Safety & GMP

Kerry Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Otahuhu, Auckland site. You will deliver accurate lab test results and support continuous improvement, lean concepts, and data integrity across quality systems.

The role involves compliance with GLP, HACCP, GMP, and audit readiness, ensuring timely results for release of materials and finished products. On-site manufacturing environment in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Practical knowledge of laboratory testing, GLP, HACCP, GMP, and food safety principles.
• Understanding of recognised food safety and quality management systems, such as FSSC 22000, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret test results against specifications.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with SAP, Intelex, or laboratory information systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct finished product, in-process, raw material, water, and end-of-shelf-life testing in accordance with approved methods, specifications, and schedules.
• Produce test results in a timely manner to support the accurate and timely release of compliant raw materials and finished products.
• Identify, document, and elevate raw material and finished product non-conformances, and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage laboratory, retention, and external testing samples to maintain identification, traceability, storage, and disposal requirements.
• Complete equipment calibration, verification, and routine checks, and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Perform environmental monitoring and hygiene swabbing in line with site procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate testing with external laboratories, including sample submission, result follow-up, and record management.
• Maintain accurate quality data and records in Intelex, SAP, and other approved systems.
• Support internal and external audits within the laboratory’s scope, including customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Contribute to laboratory and site continuous improvement initiatives, including enhancements to testing reliability, efficiency, compliance, and data integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food Science / Food Technology / Microbiology / Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Intelex

Job description

Kerry is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Otahuhu, Auckland site. You will deliver accurate lab test results and support continuous improvement, lean concepts, and data integrity across quality systems.

The role involves compliance with GLP, HACCP, GMP, and audit readiness, ensuring timely results for release of materials and finished products. On-site manufacturing environment in New Zealand.