QA Technician - 12 Hr Day Shift

Kerry Group • Harrisonburg, VA

261d • $21

About The Position

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. With over 50 plants across North America, the Harrisonburg, VA, plant is a part of our Taste division, creating a variety of stock broth, soups, and bases. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. We work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, where we work hard but also enjoy taking part in the community thanks to Kerry's employee engagement program. If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the place for you!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
• 1+ years of experience in food, pharmaceutical industry, or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, FSMA, FCC/USP/ASTA test methods, aseptic technique and food or pharmaceutical production.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; ability to understand and/or speak Spanish is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office such as Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP or an electronic result entry.

Nice To Haves

• College Diploma or University Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or relevant science.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests, analysis, and/or verification steps to assure that raw materials, batched product, and finished product exceed established quality standards.
• Verify conformity through measurement and assessment.
• Follow procedures, policies, and instructions, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work closely with production and other colleagues in a fast-paced team environment.
• Be comfortable walking the floor most of the day.
• Ensure quality products are being released for delivery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• Retirement contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED