Quality Assurance 2nd Shift

Kerry

Sturtevant (WI)

On-site

USD 31,684 - 44,510

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading taste and nutrition company located in Sturtevant, WI, is seeking a Quality Lab Technician. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality related issues. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and attention to detail, while familiarity with food safety standards is a plus. Competitive compensation and benefits are included, along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

Familiarity with current GMPs, HACCP, and allergen awareness.
0-2 years of experience in food production or a food quality lab setting.

Responsibilities

Monitor production processes and ensure compliance with GMPs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues.
Conduct environmental sampling and testing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $32.31/hr

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $32.31 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay‑for‑performance company. Compensation decisions are dependent on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

This is a 2nd Shift Position; hours are 1pm to 9pm. There is a $2.00 per hour Shift Differential.

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.

Where You'll Work

Our Sturtevant, WI location is part of our Meat Division and creates dry seasoning blends for meat and snack items that spice up the life of Kerry customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program – and we’re proud of that contribution to local food banks and organizations. We are located a commutable 20 minutes from the Milwaukee metro area, with easy on/off access from I‑94.
1751 Enterprise Dr, Sturtevant, WI 53177.

What You'll Do

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for monitoring production processes, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation protocols, and food safety standards. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this role plays a vital part in the production of safe and quality food. The Quality Lab Technician collaborates closely with cross‑function teams to address quality related issues and serves as a key resource in promoting a culture of food safety and quality throughout the site.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all established Kerry LIFE Safety, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and processing policies with an eye toward quality.
Follow and enforce procedures and practices of the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
Keep the immediate supervisor informed of relevant activities on shift and take or recommend corrective action when required.
Perform sensory, physical, chemical, and/or instrumental evaluation of raw material, in‑process or finished product following SOP and specifications.
Expedite evaluation process, final disposition, and provide information to production.
Develop and maintain raw material and finished product specifications; troubleshoot quality problems in production.
Conduct environmental sampling and testing and investigate and report positive results.
Participate in the development of special processes to improve quality.
Generate data for Certificates of Analysis.
Participate in flavor panels.
Maintain laboratory data, files, supplies, and calibrate equipment on a regular schedule as well as maintaining GLP’s.
Work on the corrective actions of any customer complaints/issues.
Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Understand and comply with all HACCP, Allergen, Environmental, regulatory and customer demands and requirements.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and relate in a positive manner when interacting with all personnel.
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervision.

What You'll Need To Succeed

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with current GMPs, HACCP, and allergen awareness.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in interdepartmental teams.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

College degree in a relevant field.
0‑2 years of experience in food production or a food quality lab setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and SAP.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in both office and laboratory settings within a dry blend food manufacturing facility located in Sturtevant, WI.

Exposure to a hygienic production environment with airborne food‑grade powders; appropriate PPE is required, including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, hairnets, beard nets, hard hats, and steel‑toed shoes.

Regular physical activities include use of hands, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and occasional stooping or kneeling.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs as needed.

Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to hear and communicate verbally in a production and lab environment.

Additional Information

This job description provides a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this job. It should not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be required to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. Kerry reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation Data

Kelly offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

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