Lab Tech 1st Shift

About Kerry

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.

Compensation Data:
The typical hiring range for this role is between $21.00 and $26.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

2nd Shift 1 pm to 9 pm + $2.00 per hour Shift Differential.

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.

• 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.
• Keep the immediate supervisor informed of relevant activities on shift and take or recommend 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. Troubleshoot 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.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and relate in a positive manner when interacting with all personnel.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervision.

• 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.

• College degree in a relevant field preferred not required.
• 0-2 years of experience in food production or a food quality lab setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and SAP.

Work is performed in both office and laboratory settings within a dry blend food manufacturing facility located in Sturtevant, WI.

Exposure to a hygienic production environment with airborne food-grade powders; appropriate PPE is required, including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, hairnets, beard nets, hard hats, and steel-toed shoes.

Regular physical activities include use of hands, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and occasional stooping or kneeling.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs as needed.

Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to hear and communicate verbally in a production and lab environment.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a…