Quality Assurance Technologist

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.

About the role

The Quality Assurance Technologist will be responsible for the quality assurance testing of both Wet and Dry testing for Raw Materials and Finished Goods to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.

Reporting to: Quality Control Manager
Location: Brisbane, QLD

Key responsibilities

Perform routine QA tasks as outlined in the Quality Policies Manual and associated procedures and work instructions:
Finished product testing
ATP swabs, Allergen swabs and hygiene inspections
CCP verification checks
Input QA data into SAP system as part of positive release.
Isolation of non-conforming stock as required
Liaise with other Departments on site to ensure continual improvement of products and quality systems; and assist in individual problem resolutions
Assist in shelf life testing and monitoring of RM and intermediates.
Put away of retention samples
Internal auditing - Participate in internal audits of the site Quality System following the direction of the QS Coordinator and assist in routine GMP/bucket walks
Ensure that Laboratory equipment and cleanliness are maintained
Daily calibration of equipment before testing
Raise a Non-conformance for out-of-spec product

Qualifications and skills

Diploma or Degree level Food Science Qualification or relevant laboratory and/or Industry experience.
Appropriate experience in food laboratories.
Windows-based computer systems.
SAP experience

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