Quality Technician

Kerry; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in taste and nutrition is seeking a Quality Control Technician at their Owatonna, MN facility. The role involves ensuring product quality through inspections and testing, with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in food manufacturing and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Retirement contribution

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
• 1 year of food or chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior training in HACCP, SQF, CGMP's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line audits and quality inspections.
• Perform product testing and document results.
• Maintain equipment and laboratory inventory.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Chemical testing and analysis

Ability to follow testing protocols

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Associates of Science or higher degree

Tools

SAP

MS manufacturing software

Job description

Requisition ID: 59012
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

We Are 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 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. We are hiring career minded people to 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 we do! If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you!

What You'll Do:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for assurance that blended product and finished goods meet or exceed quality standards established by the company and Kerry customers. The Technician samples and performs a variety of pre, in-process and post processing tests and inspections of samples of raw and finished products following regulatory standards.

Duties:

• Conduct line Audits, case and other quality inspections
• Finished product testing:
o Timely sampling testing and reporting of results
o In-line inspections
o In-line product dispositions
o Sample retention
o Investigate causes of out-of-specification material
o Enter results into SAP program
• Product QA Holds/QA Releases
• HACCP & HACQP checks
• Documentation, record keeping and file maintenance
• Equipment standardization, calibration, maintenance and record keeping
• Laboratory inventory and general supply ordering
• Pre-shipment samples: packaging and prepardness
• Compile product, package, and ingredient data as required.
• Sensory evaluation of ingredients and finished products as necessary
• Perform misc. tasks as required.

This Second Shift Position is Scheduled to Work 2nd Shift from 4:00pm-2:30am Monday-Thursday, Overtime is Available but Not Mandatory

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Associates of Science or higher degree and/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, manufacturing environment

What's in it for You:

The typical hiring range for this role is $21.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. 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).

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 (dol.gov).

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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