Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

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

With over 45 plant across North America, the Owen, WI plant is a part of our Dairy division. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast paced and fun environment . We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. 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:

Perform laboratory tech responsibilities for the Owen Plant by monitoring sample delivery, correct logging and labeling, compositing, and retaining sample while ensuring that laboratory procedures, methods, and practices are carried out as defined in the Quality System at Kerry,  Participate in or lead various Quality programs including but not limited to GMP inspections, calibrations, new product introductions, equipment performance and maintenance, sanitation practices, allergen, Food Safety and Quality programs and SAP, others as needed. 

Responsibilities:

•    Demonstrates a positive attitude and relates in a positive manner when interacting with all personnel. 
•    Understand and comply with all HACCP, allergen, environmental, regulatory and customer demands and requirements.  Keep detailed and accurate quality records. 
•    Conduct employee training, education and development relating to quality. 
•    Support overall EMP program.  
•    Evaluate products and disposition out-of-spec materials.  
•    Work in cooperation with production, management, and the other laboratory technicians to help them monitor all production. 
•    Keep lab neat, clean, safe, and orderly (which includes washing of all glassware/labware). 
•    Create and update lab procedures and programs. 
•    Order all laboratory equipment and supplies. 
•    Create daily report of quality issues and concerns and communicate them to management. 
•    Act as interface to research and development, contract plants and other Kerry plants on quality testing and concerns.  Evaluate testing methods to ensure accuracy. 
•    Maintain laboratory equipment calibrations and standardizations. 
•    Support preshipment program to ensure customer satisfaction. 
•    Supports and advocates employee policies and expectations, quality, customer satisfaction, GMP, sanitation, and production requirements.  Maintain awareness of customer and regulatory demands and focus.   
•    Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. 
•    Responsible to adhere to quality system requirements.   
•    Keeps the immediate supervisor informed of relevant activities on shift and takes or recommends corrective action when required. 
•    Coach or direct other department personnel so that they have the required information to perform their jobs adequately.  
•    Responsible for making sure HACCP/PC’s related policies are complete and reviewed, including, but not limited to metal checks, filter checks, raw material release, allergen declaration, knife control, sanitation PC, screen checks, weight control, and packaging verification.   
•    Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP and/or Intelex is desired. 
•    Perform environmental, sensory, analytical testing (pH, Titration, moisture, fat, etc..) and / or instrumental evaluation of raw material, in process, or finished products following SOP and specification. 
•    Ensure the laboratory is well-maintained, including upkeep of equipment, stocking of lab supplies, and maintaining cleanliness of work areas.  
•    Maintain laboratory data, files, supplies, and calibrate equipment on a regular schedule as well as maintaining databases. 
•    Any additional duties as directed by the Supervisor/Manager. 
 

Qualifications and skills

EDUCATION:  

 ​Minimum 1-2 years' experience as a laboratory technician or internship food processing company as part of a Diploma program. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.​ Ability to obtain PCQI.  

EXPERIENCE: 

​Experience working in a testing laboratory, food science, or flavor laboratory environment, primarily in laboratory and pilot scale settings.​ 

SKILLS:    

1. Familiarity with HACCP, manual handling, safety protocols, and chemical handling practices. 

2. Ability to influence others and ensure corrective actions are being put in place. 

3. Independence in handling tasks and responsibilities. 

4. Meticulous attention to detail in all laboratory procedures. 

5. Strong organizational skills to manage workflow effectively.