Quality Control Tech Days - Norwich, NY
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. About the role Where you'll work Our Norwich, NY location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. The location lies within Chenango County and is advantageously located within a 50-mile radius of the major cities of Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown and Oneonta. 158 State Hwy. 320, Norwich, NY 13815 What you'll do Responsible for completing testing, maintaining documentation, and releasing of raw materials and finished products according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Kerry Standard Operating Procedures for the Norwich manufacturing site.
Requirements
- Must have microbiology/aseptic technique
- Must have excellent math, language, and writing skills to include the ability to speak, hear and communicate as well as the ability to read and clearly write English.
- Exemplary organizational, communication and interpersonal skills is a necessity.
- Working knowledge of computer systems necessary -with experience in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and SAP desired.
- The ability to multi-task, and plan workload.
Nice To Haves
- Microbiology / Analytical experience a plus.
- 1-2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
- GMP and Manufacturing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform sensory, physical, chemical, microbiological, and/or instrumental evaluation of raw material, in process, or finished products and release of materials following SOPs and specifications
- Provide support for investigations of internal and external non-conformities
- Develop and maintain raw material and finished product specifications
- Perform special testing for Logistics Department, Product Development, Purchasing or other departments
- Perform calibrations and qualifications on and maintain laboratory equipment within the Quality Control Laboratories
- Review Production Batch Records to ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, both hardcopy and within SAP
- Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety. This requires observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behavior, which may lead to accidents
- Will be required to handle hazardous waste
- Entry of testing data as well as releasing of product in SAP
- Perform other lab duties as required
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
