Quality Technician

Kerry Group; Banks Crossing (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group in Banks Crossing, GA is seeking a Night shift Quality Technician to support our Taste division manufacturing stock broth and bases. Hours are 6 PM to 6 AM on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.

You will uphold food safety and quality systems, perform GMP audits, assist with documentation, calibrations, and CCP verifications, and help ensure compliance with Kerry policies and federal regulations. The role requires 1–3 years in quality in food manufacturing, a high school diploma, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of quality experience or experience in poultry manufacturing.
• Experience in food/pharmaceutical industry or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Able to perform basic arithmetic and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Quality is at the core of our operations; ensure high-quality ingredients and compliance.
• Maintain record keeping, training and documentation; ensure food safety programs are followed.
• Assist with GMP audits, environmental monitoring, and calibration verifications.
• Support CCP verifications and equipment inspections; manage allergen and pest control considerations.

Skills

High School Diploma

Quality experience

Poultry manufacturing

MS Office

Math skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

About the role

Our Banks Crossing, GA location is part of our Taste division and creates a variety of stock broth, soups, and bases. We work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, where we work hard but also enjoy taking part in the community thanks to Kerry’s employee engagement program. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the place for you!

We have animmediate opening for a Night shift QualityTechnician. The hours will be 6PM-6AM on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule

Key responsibilities

Quality is at the core of everything we do. Our products and services are backed by our company-wide commitment to excellence. Extensive research and development and a sophisticated specification procedure ensure that only the highest quality ingredients are used.

As a Quality Technician, you'll provide assistance in maintaining record keeping, training and documentation, ensure compliance to the Food Safety and Quality Systems of the facility; perform formal GMP audits, training of facility personnel on food safety programs, ensure all cleaning validation and verification activities are consistent with Kerry policies and procedures and federal regulations, maintaining the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), perform pre-operational and operational inspections of equipment and production areas, support with CCP Verifications and calibrations of magnet and metal detection systems to ensure they are in top performance, experience with allergen management, pest control, organic products etc.

Qualifications and skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
• 1 - 3 years of quality experience or experience working in a poultry manufacturing facility.
• Experience in food, pharmaceutical industry, or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must use logical thought processes and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.

The typical hiring range for this role is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. 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).

EOE

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams.

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 atKnow Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).