Quality Assurance Technician

5 days ago


portland, 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.

Where you'll work:

Are you ready to caffeinate your career? If the answer is yes, you may want to join our Kerry Portland, ME team Our site creates liquid coffee extracts for Kerry customers and brands. If you are looking to build a career in manufacturing with a facility boasting a 7-year safety record with ZERO Loss Time Incidents, we might be the team for you

Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:30 AM - 11:30AM

What you'll do:

Do you thrive in a fast-paced team environment and work closely with production and other colleagues? The Quality Technician makes quick decisions and uses sound judgement to make rational decisions pertaining to recommended adjustments, corrective actions and disposition of goods.

Accuracy Counts You'll be responsible for conducting required tests, analysis, and/or verification steps to assure that raw materials, batched product, and finished product exceeds established quality standards. The Quality Technician verifies conformity through measurement and assessment.

Strong attention to detail is a must. Strict adherence to procedures, policies, and instructions. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

What you'll need to be successful in this role:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; Some college coursework in Chemistry or Biology would be preferred
  • Experience with GMP, HACCP, FSMA, FCC/USP/ASTA test methods, aseptic technique and food or pharmaceutical production is desired.
  • Understanding of basic computer functions, experience with Microsoft Office® suite of products is desired.

Salary:

The typical hiring range for this role is $24.00 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).

​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 (dol.gov).

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.



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