Quality Technician: Food Safety & GMP Inspector

Kerry Group

Seattle, California (WA, MO)

On-site

USD 80,231,000 - 91,693,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company contributions

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Quality Technician at our Seattle, WA site to ensure products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards throughout manufacturing. You will inspect processes, test materials, and monitor compliance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in quality roles in food/pharma/chemical production, HACCP/SQF training, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry or related experience ideal.
2-3 years in Quality role in food, pharma or chemical production experience preferred.
Trained in HACCP and SQF principles with ability to train others.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operational inspections to verify clean, sanitary startup areas.
Conduct quality inspections and testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
Monitor production processes for food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Document inspection results and maintain quality records; identify and report issues.
Conduct GMP, sanitation, and environmental monitoring audits.
Support investigations and corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Operations to maintain quality.
Follow safety policies and regulatory standards.