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Quality Control Analyst

Requisition ID: 56618 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:   

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

Ensure product manufactured & purchased meets standard specifications.

Key responsibilities

  • Preparation of taste panels
  • Collect samples from the chute and log samples into system & relevant trackers.
  • Prepare samples according to method, prepare taste panel sheets and set up panels.
  • Capture taste panel results on the System.
  • Keep a retention sample of each batch and ensure system is updated with location.
  • Conduct analytical testing as per system for each item.
  • Conduct Calibration and verification of lab equipment
  • Ensure Good Laboratory Practices are followed.
  • Approve items as soon as results are available.
  • Inspection of sieve tailings, magnet tailings
  • Capture results on system and address with Operations team, 
  • Sending pre-shipment samples to customer when required.
  • Prepare samples for Micro and other external lab test required. Capture sample submission forms according     to tests required on SAP. Follow up on results and results as soon as results available.
  • Clear communication on material out of spec and ensure handover between shifts are done accordingly.
  • Conducting Internal Audits
  • Daily GMP factory checks.
  • Replenishment of standards
  • Updating R&D std’s with approved production batches.
  • Dispensing, labelling, and informing Q.C. 
  • Detailed Reporting on all trackers or systems available
     

Qualifications and skills

  • Matric, with completed Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry or 
  • equivalent.
  • A minimum of 2 yr.’s experience as a QC Analyst, preferably within a Food Manufacturing Environment. 
  • Knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP & GMP.
  • Computer Literate
  • Internal Audit Experience (Advantageous)
     

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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