Food Quality & Safety Technician (GMP/QA)

Kerry Group; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kerry Group in Clark, NJ is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to support food safety programs in our Taste Division. The role focuses on maintaining GMPs, cGMPs, and QA documentation across two buildings producing flavors and seasonings.

You will work with QA and facilities teams to train staff, perform inspections, manage lab samples and external testing, and ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF and Kerry standards. Pay is $25–$31 per hour, 1st shift, Mon-Fri.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science preferred; 1–2 years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and SOPs.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily monitoring to ensure GMP and quality compliance.
• Train personnel on cGMPs, Risk Preventive Controls, HACCP prerequisites.
• Record and submit samples to outside labs and manage relationships.
• Report non-conformities with documented reports and trend data.
• Implement and manage programs like Golden 6 and Hygienic Zoning.
• Ensure sanitation programs align with Kerry standards and regs.
• Maintain EMP data and use Intelex for logging.
• Perform inspections of equipment and production areas.
• Verify CCPs and calibrations of detection systems.

Skills

GMP audits

Record keeping

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Intelex

Job description

Kerry Group in Clark, NJ is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to support food safety programs in our Taste Division. The role focuses on maintaining GMPs, cGMPs, and QA documentation across two buildings producing flavors and seasonings.

You will work with QA and facilities teams to train staff, perform inspections, manage lab samples and external testing, and ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF and Kerry standards. Pay is $25–$31 per hour, 1st shift, Mon-Fri.