Kerry ยท 8 hours ago
Quality Control Technician
Norwich, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22/hr - $22/hr
1+ years expKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for testing, maintaining documentation, and releasing raw materials and finished products according to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures at the Norwich manufacturing site.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Kim Carlson, MS, CPM
Responsibilities
Perform sensory, physical, chemical, microbiological, and/or instrumental evaluation of raw material, in process, or finished products and release of materials following SOPs and specifications
Provide support for investigations of internal and external non-conformities
Develop and maintain raw material and finished product specifications
Perform special testing for Logistics Department, Product Development, Purchasing or other departments
Perform calibrations and qualifications on and maintain laboratory equipment within the Quality Control Laboratories
Review Production Batch Records to ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, both hardcopy and within SAP
Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety. This requires observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behavior, which may lead to accidents
Will be required to handle hazardous waste
Entry of testing data as well as releasing of product in SAP
Perform other lab duties as required
Qualification
Required
Must have microbiology/aseptic technique
Must have excellent math, language, and writing skills to include the ability to speak, hear and communicate as well as the ability to read and clearly write English
Exemplary organizational, communication and interpersonal skills is a necessity
Working knowledge of computer systems necessary -with experience in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and SAP desired
The ability to multi-task, and plan workload
Preferred
Degree preferred; AAS or equivalent combination years of experience and education
Microbiology / Analytical experience a plus
1-2 years of laboratory experience preferred
GMP and Manufacturing experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
Employee Share Plan
Life
Disability
Accident insurance
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (10)
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2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Gerry Behan
Global President and CEO
Alan Barrett
Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ingredients & Flavors - Asia Pacific
Recent News
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