About Kerry

Where You'll Work

Our Sturtevant, WI location is part of our Meat Division and creates dry seasoning blends for meat and snacks items that spice up the life of Kerry customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program - and we’re proud of that contribution to our local food banks and organizations. We are located a commutable 20 minutes from the Milwaukee metro area, with easy on/off access from I-94. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you! 1751 Enterprise Dr, Sturtevant, WI 53177.

What You'll Do

This is 2nd shift role

There will be an hourly rate and an extra $2.00 per hour for 2nd shift differential

Overview

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for monitoring production processes, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation protocols, and food safety standards. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this role plays a vital part in the production of safe and quality food. The Quality Lab Technician collaborates closely with cross-function teams to address quality related issues and serves as a key resource in promoting a culture of food safety and quality throughout the site. This position is essential in ensuring that all products consistently meet both company and customer standards.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all established Kerry LIFE Safety, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and processing policies with an eye towards quality.

Follow and enforce procedures and practices of the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.

Keeps the immediate supervisor informed of relevant activities on shift and takes or recommends corrective action when required.

Perform sensory, physical, chemical, and/or instrumental evaluation of raw material, in process or finished product following SOP and specifications

Expedite evaluation process and final disposition and provide information to production.

Develop and maintain raw material and finished product specifications. Trouble shoots quality problems in production.

Conduct environmental sampling and testing and investigate and report positive results.

Participate in the development of special processes to improve quality.

Generate data for Certificates of Analysis.

Participate in flavor panels.

Maintain laboratory data, files, supplies, and calibrate equipment on a regular schedule as well as maintaining GLP’s

Work on the corrective actions of any customer complaints/issues.

Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Understand and comply with all HACCP, Allergen, Environmental, regulatory and customer demands and requirements.

Demonstrates a positive attitude and relates in a positive manner when interacting with all personnel.

Any other duties as assigned by supervision.

What You'll Need To Succeed

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Familiarity with current GMPs, HACCP, and allergen awareness.

Computer literacy.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and in interdepartmental teams.

Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

College degree in a relevant field.

0-2 years of experience in food production or a food quality lab setting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and SAP.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in both office and laboratory settings within a dry blend food manufacturing facility located in Sturtevant, WI.

Exposure to a hygienic production environment with airborne food-grade powders; appropriate PPE is required, including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, hairnets, beard nets, hard hats, and steel-toed shoes.

Regular physical activities include use of hands, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and occasional stooping or kneeling.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs as needed.

Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to hear and communicate verbally in a production and lab environment.

Additional Information

This job description provides a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this job. It should not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. Kerry reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $23.00- $32.31  per hour.  Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.  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, and tuition reimbursement.  This job posting is anticipated to expire on 12/31/2025