QA Technician

Kerry Group • Seattle, WA

5d • $27 - $31 • Onsite

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.
Our Seattle, WA facility is an integral part of our Beverage division, specializing in the production of sweet syrups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. This state-of-the-art production site features advanced technology and a collaborative team environment, where employees are encouraged to support one another's success. The facility offers opportunities for professional growth through structured training and hands-on experience, all guided by dedicated leadership. In addition to focusing on quality manufacturing, the Seattle team enjoys an energetic and inclusive workplace culture, enhanced by engagement programs, volunteer days, and activities that make work both rewarding and enjoyable. If you're seeking a place to develop your career in beverage production while being part of a dynamic and fun team, our Seattle location stands out as an excellent choice.
The QA Technician supports production by performing hands-on quality checks on the plant floor. This role partners closely with cross functional teams to monitor formulas throughout the process, support food safety programs and ensure products meet internal and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• College diploma or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to perform routine quality inspections, line audits, and finished product testing in a fast‑paced production setting
• Ability to read, understand, and follow quality, laboratory, sensory, and physical testing procedures
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety principles
• Ability to communicate and reinforce food safety and quality requirements on the production floor
• Experience using quality or production systems (SAP or similar) and basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to accurately complete documentation, recordkeeping, and data entry
• Ability to work under time constraints in a high‑speed manufacturing environment
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine line audits, case inspections, and in‑process quality checks on production lines
• Conduct finished product sampling, in‑line inspections, and real‑time quality verification
• Place and release QA product holds in accordance with procedures
• Identify, investigate, and document out‑of‑specification materials
• Complete HACCP and HACQP checks during production
• Enter quality results and inspection data into SAP
• Maintain accurate production‑floor quality documentation and records
• Support equipment checks, calibration activities, and recordkeeping
• Manage sample retention and prepare pre‑shipment samples
• Perform sensory checks of products as required
• Support continuous quality and food safety compliance on the plant floor
• Assist with additional quality tasks as assigned

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, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees