QA Technician

Kerry Group • Melrose Park, IL

1d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Located just outside of Chicago, our Melrose Park location is part of our Meat division and creates batter blends, pastry blends, and bread crumbs. We are a fast paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility that comes together as a team to get the job done. With a growing portfolio, comes need to grow our team! If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can make a difference with, we might be the place for you!

Requirements

• Associates diploma or Bachelor's degree preferred. High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within Quality Assurance in food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Product testing-perform all lab-testing procedures required and complete data sheets or data entry into the computer system. This includes any analysis required on finished products and mixer samples.
• Prepare reject reports and reject pallet tags completely giving product, lot, count, reason and disposition. Apply pallet tags on appropriate material promptly and remove any voided reject pallet tags.
• Keep lab clean in every aspect and set up for next lab technician.
• Computer records of all produced should be completed on an ongoing basis.
• Retain samples, organize and label retain samples. Maintain records. Pulls retain samples when requested.
• Control samples-organize and maintain control samples. Pull control samples prior to runs.
• Sample rechecks- resampling and testing of samples that have been placed on hold for various reasons and determining proper disposition of sample.
• Packaging line audits- conducts packaging line audits as requested, audits involve sampling product, testing, checking weights, HACCP audit, date code control, seals and reporting results.
• Conduct walks through of production area of responsible product, make visual observations and report potential problems to lead operator and/or supervisor.
• Check magnet samples and sifter tailings at scheduled frequency. Keep complete records.
• Weight control audit – collect weight data from all production lines as per schedule.
• Special experiment – help develop new and improved laboratory procedures. Assist in experiments designed to improve products and processes.
• Calibrate lab equipment.
• Sample, test, check against specifications, accept or reject incoming raw materials in absence of ingredient technician.
• Miscellaneous duties – dispose of animal feed modules, clean fryers and retain racks as prescribed by sanitation schedule.
• Be available for further training as may be required by Company. Carry out other such duties as may be required by Quality Supervisor and Quality Systems Supervisor.
• Follow mandatory Plant policies and procedures GMP, HACCP, allergens control, safety.
• Sample, test, check against specifications, accept or reject incoming raw materials in absence of ingredient technician.

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees