Quality Assurance Technician

Who Kerry Is:

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 Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that raw materials, blended formulas and finished goods meet or exceed quality standards established by the company and Kerry customers. This position will verify conformity through measurement and assessment. All data points are to be collected and entered into computer systems, primarily SAP. The role of QA technician requires sound judgement to make rational decisions pertaining to recommended adjustments, corrective actions, and disposition of goods. Success in this position requires fast paced performance in a team environment and interpersonal skills.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• High School Diploma/GED with 2 – 4 years of experience in food manufacturing environment.
• BS/BA in a food related field, or a two-year laboratory technician degree or certificate and 2 years of experience in a food laboratory or food plant setting.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge or experience of FDA, Local, State, Federal regulations pertinent for the manufacturing facility.
• Former training in HACCP and ability to effectively train essential plant employees in HACCP principles and SQF principles preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge and ability of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to coach production employees regarding test results and maintaining product within preestablished product specification.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions

Join us in maintaining our commitment to excellence by ensuring the highest quality standards in our products. Your expertise will be invaluable in upholding our reputation for reliability and safety.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21