QA Technician

Kerry Group•Sturtevant, WI

3d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for monitoring production processes, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation protocols, and food safety standards. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this role plays a vital part in the production of safe and quality food. The Quality Lab Technician collaborates closely with cross-function teams to address quality related issues and serves as a key resource in promoting a culture of food safety and quality throughout the site. This position is essential in ensuring that all products consistently meet both company and customer standards. Where You'll Work Our Sturtevant, WI location is part of our Meat Division and creates dry seasoning blends for meat and snacks items that spice up the life of Kerry customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program - and we’re proud of that contribution to our local food banks and organizations. We are located a commutable 20 minutes from the Milwaukee metro area, with easy on/off access from I-94. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you! 1751 Enterprise Dr, Sturtevant, WI 53177. 1st shift 10 am to 6 pm

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with current GMPs, HACCP, and allergen awareness.
Computer literacy.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in interdepartmental teams.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

College degree in a relevant field.
0-2 years of experience in food production or a food quality lab setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and SAP.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all established Kerry LIFE Safety, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and processing policies with an eye towards quality.
Follow and enforce procedures and practices of the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
Keeps the immediate supervisor informed of relevant activities on shift and takes or recommends corrective action when required.
Perform sensory, physical, chemical, and/or instrumental evaluation of raw material, in process or finished product following SOP and specifications.
Expedite evaluation process and final disposition and provide information to production.
Develop and maintain raw material and finished product specifications. Trouble shoots quality problems in production.
Conduct environmental sampling and testing and investigate and report positive results.
Participate in the development of special processes to improve quality.
Generate data for Certificates of Analysis.
Participate in flavor panels.
Maintain laboratory data, files, supplies, and calibrate equipment on a regular schedule as well as maintaining GLP’s
Work on the corrective actions of any customer complaints/issues.
Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Understand and comply with all HACCP, Allergen, Environmental, regulatory and customer demands and requirements.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and relates in a positive manner when interacting with all personnel.
Any other duties as assigned by supervision.