QA 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:

With over 45 plants across North America, the Byesville, OH, USA plant is a part of our Beverage division that processes and Packages fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts and similar liquid ingredients.  Kerry is hiring career minded people to help meet growing demands for quality ingredients.  You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast paced and fun environment! We feel good about our products that make food taste better - often with strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon! Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. 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 tests and inspections, tests samples of raw and finished products ensures that materials comply with both government regulations and customer specifications. All data points are to be collected and entered in 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:

• College diploma and/or 2 years of related experience
• At least 1 yr. of manufacturing experience, QA role preferred
• Ability to read, understand and follow laboratory, sensory and physical testing protocols and methods.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment which may include working in a wet, loud hot and/or dusty environment
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.