Requisition ID: 54160

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.

Where you'll work:

With over 50 plants across North America, the Harrisonburg, VA, plant is a part of our Taste division, creating a variety of stock broth, soups, and bases. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. We work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, where we work hard but also enjoy taking part in the community thanks to Kerrys employee engagement program. If youre looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the place for you!

We have immediate opening to support our Day shift, 9:00AM - 9:00PM, on a rotating 2,2,3 schedule.

What youll do:

Do you thrive in a fast-paced team environment and work closely with production and other colleagues?

The Senior Quality Technician makes quick decisions and uses good judgement while working independently and with team members. We manufacture a large variety of products, and this plant is very fast paced with changing raw materials, ingredients, processes, testing, etc.

Your day to day will consist of a variety of tasks which can include the following:

• Problem solving

• Training Lab Technicians

• Leadership

• Communicating with department and outside of department personnel

• Filling in for inspections as needed

• Auditing Lab Technicians

• Responsible for final release of product.

• Strong attention to detail

• Follow procedures, policies, and instructions, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions is essential for this role.

  The production lines are running non-stop to ship products to our customers and to ensure quality products are being released for delivery, working weekends or holidays may be required to get the job done.

What youll need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.

• College Diploma or University Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or relevant science is desired.

• 5+ years of experience in food, pharmaceutical industry, or manufacturing environment is preferred

• Leadership experience

• Experience with GMP, HACCP, FSMA, FCC/USP/ASTA test methods, aseptic technique and food or pharmaceutical production.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, ability to understand and/or speak Spanish is a plus!

• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft office such as excel and outlook.

• Experience with SAP or an electronic result entry.

  Salary:

  The typical hiring range for this role is $35.00 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) (http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) .

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: DNI