Quality Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to carve out a career within the Food Quality space. We are currently recruiting for Quality Assurance Technician to the join the team at our Hartlepool site. This role would suit someone who has already begun their career within Quality Assurance or has recently finished a relevant qualification within the industry, looking for the chance to apply their learning within an encouraging and forward thinking organisation. 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 you'll be doing

• Carrying out organoleptic testing on production samples, with positive release of products
• Carrying out Internal audits and supporting external audits
• Adhering to the EMP swabbing and water sampling schedule
• Identifying any out of specification micro results and following the correct process of managing the process
• Ensuring compliance with any legislative requirements, Food Safety, Health and Safety.
• Supporting the production department as required
• Daily red pen checks within the production departments, to ensure compliance is achieved
• Ensuring weekly/Monthly KPI's are achieved as required.
• Daily/Monthly calibration of the lab equipment
• Review CoA certificates, file and update SAP
• Management of retain samples, liaising with external distribution centres for storage or return to site
• Support allergen and species testing in line with the schedule
• Supporting the writing and updating of SOP documents
  
  Proficient written, numerical and verbal skills
• Fluency of English language
• Numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data
• Highly self-motivated showing strong self-discipline and a structured approach to practices & improvements
• Food Hygiene Level 2 would be a bonus but not a necessity
• Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems in relation organoleptic testing would also be a benefit but not key for this role.
In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn't exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don't fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

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.

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world's leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology. In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.