Quality Control Tech Days - $2000 Sign On Bonus - Norwich, NY

Kerry Group•Norwich, NY

6d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Tech is responsible for testing, documenting, and releasing raw materials and finished products at Kerry’s Norwich, New York manufacturing site in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Kerry Standard Operating Procedures, and product specifications. The site is part of the Applied Health and Nutrition Division and produces proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. This is an onsite, first-shift position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Some weekends may be required, and the role includes an on-call schedule once every six weeks for up to four hours, as needed. The pay rate is $25.00 per hour. A degree is preferred, though an AAS or an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted; training is available. Microbiology and aseptic techniques are a plus.

Requirements

Degree preferred; an AAS or an equivalent combination of years of experience and education is accepted.
Ability to work either as part of a team or independently.
Excellent math, language, and writing skills, including the ability to speak, hear, communicate, read, and clearly write English.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of computer systems.
Ability to multitask and plan workload.

Nice To Haves

Microbiology or analytical experience.
One to two years of laboratory experience.
GMP and manufacturing experience.
Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and SAP.
Microbiology and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

Perform sensory, physical, chemical, microbiological, and/or instrumental evaluations of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products, and release materials according to SOPs and specifications.
Support investigations of internal and external non-conformities.
Develop and maintain raw material and finished product specifications.
Perform special testing for Logistics, Product Development, Purchasing, and other departments.
Calibrate, qualify, and maintain laboratory equipment in the Quality Control Laboratories.
Review production batch records, in hard copy and in SAP, to ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures.
Demonstrate safety leadership by observing and enforcing safety rules, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting unsafe conditions and behavior.
Handle hazardous waste.
Enter testing data and release products in SAP.
Perform other laboratory duties as required.