Senior Lab Technician

Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago

Owen, United States Kerry Full time
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.

What's in it For You:
  • $2,000 Sign-on Bonus
  • Excellent Wages Starting at $21+ per hour based on experience
  • Company Contribution of 11% into 401K - This is NOT a Match This is a FANTASTIC Benefit of an Automatic Company Contribution
  • Amazing Benefits
  • Great Team Environment
  • Referral Bonus Program
Where You'll Work:

With over 45 plant across North America, the Owen, WI plant is a part of our Dairy division. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast paced and fun environment . We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you're looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you

What You'll Do:

Conduct testing of all sensitive incoming ingredients and finished product for determination of conformance or non-conformance. Test procedures include, but not limited to, pH, fat, moisture, color, sensory analysis (flavor, aroma), color, salt, T.A., viscosity, density.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Conduct all testing of product, in an accurate and professional way.
  • Record all test results on our bench sheets in a fashion to which the Quality
  • Assurance Manager, Production Supervisor and all Plant Employees can review product testing without question.
  • Work in cooperation with production, management, and the other Laboratory Technicians to help them monitor all production.
  • Keep lab neat, clean, safe and orderly (which includes washing of all glassware/labware).
  • Accurately complete all necessary tests on product in a timely manner.
  • Notify all relevant parties (Production Supervisor, Fluid Operator or Dryer Operator) of any non-conforming product that is being made.
  • Any special products that are requested by the Quality Assurance Manager.
  • Notify either the Q.A. Manager/Supervisor or Q.A. Clerk as to when chemicals or supplies are needed.
  • To run controls on all lab equipment (in use) and lab machinery to insure correct results.
  • To maintain all relevant paperwork/records.
  • To notify the Q.A. Manager of any issues occurring in the lab that needs to be dealt with.
  • To work efficiently with minimal overtime.
  • Must comply with all plant rules, GMP's and GLP's.
  • The cleaning and autoclaving of all sampling scoops.
  • Any additional duties as directed by the Supervisor/Manager.
What You'll Need To Be Successful:

Experience in a previous lab is preferred or Associate Degree