Quality Technician

About Kerry

About the role

Position NIGHT SHIFT- 12 hr shift

To perform Quality and Food Safety tests, checks and audits as assigned to ensure the quality and food safety of all raw, in process and finished goods. To accurately complete and/or enter electronically all required safety, quality and manufacturing control documents and information.

Organization Relationships

• This position reports to the Q.A. Team Leader, peers include all employees associated with manufacturing, quality and support operations.

Position Responsibilities & Duties

• Technicians will be open to rotation and/or shift changes/split shifts and may be called upon to perform duties outside of the Q. A. Technician responsibilities that proactively support company needs. The following list of responsibilities and duties is not all-inclusive and is intended to provide the general responsibilities, duties and expectations of the job. Based on the variability of the Q.A. processes and needs the responsibilities and duties will vary.
• Workplace Safety
• Adheres to all Safety policies and procedures
• Maintains a hazard free work area
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment as required and/or appropriate
• Attends all Safety training and other Safety activities
• Notifies teammates when they compromise Safe Operating Procedures
• Reports near misses, accidents or suspected injuries in a timely manner
• Completes Safety Work Orders when appropriate
• Participates in Safety initiatives, committees and teams
• Reports unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Never takes shortcuts or uses the improper tools/equipment that could compromise the Safety of themselves or others

Food Safety & Quality

• Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s
• Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality records
• Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A. Team Leader
• Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions
• Quality Assurance Technician Operations
• Knows, understands and performs the following job functions within the established Safety, Quality and Production guidelines and/or SOP’s:
• Knowledgeable of all receiving, in process, finished product controls, analysis and tests.
• Performs calibrations and maintenance of lab instruments.
• Knows and understands the operation of all lab testing equipment.
• Capable of monitoring all processing lines and able to perform quality audit checks on all products and lines.
• Audits in process, finished product, and traceability controls.
• Maintains open communication with management, team members, and other departments to minimize out of specification conditions and foreign substance contamination.
• Performs special audits to ensure plant adherence to customer, company and governmental requirements.
• Collects, prepares, mails and follows up on, if necessary, various samples.
• Identifies non-conformance product or materials.
• Investigates non-conformance product or materials through trouble shooting, problem solving and determining a disposition.
• Works closely with key personnel concerning observation, identification, notifications, documentation, isolation, audit and disposition of non-conformance product or materials.
• Complies data and distributes finished product Certificates of Analysis to various departments.
• Maintains and updates various quality assurance files.
• Assists in development and implementation of on going quality assurance programs.

Key responsibilities

Essential Skills

• Related Experience: Previous Quality or Lab work in a food manufacturing facility is a plus.
• Educational Level: Four year degree with some chemistry is preferred but not required. Two years of college with related work experience is acceptable.
• Licenses/Certifications: None
• Expertise Level: Good communication skills, computer skills, organizational skills math skills, attention to detail, analyzing, and troubleshooting are essential to this position.

Qualifications and skills

The typical hiring range for this role is $23 to $25 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience, certifications, location, etc.  In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).