Quality Control Tech Days

Requisition ID
62623
Position Type
(US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement

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.

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.

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential 22.00

Shift/Working Hours 1st Shift/730am-400pm/Monday-Friday

Must have microbiology/aseptic technique

Key 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

Qualifications and skills
Education & Experience

• Degree preferred; AAS or equivalent combination years of experience and education.
• Microbiology / Analytical experience a plus.
• 1-2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• GMP and Manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills

• 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.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $22.00 per hour. 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 5/2026.
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 background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter
Posting Type
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