RD&A Technician
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
Who Kerry Is:
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:
Our Beloit, WI location is home to our Corporate Headquarters for the North American Region. This location has approximately 700 employees at this location that in roles such as regulatory, RD&A, finance, procurement, supply chain and customer care.It is easily commutable from the Rockford, Madison, and Milwaukee areas. You'll enjoy your time inside and Classified as Public outside of the office as we offer a full cafeteria, fitness center, and beautiful walking paths around the campus.
This location is involved and committed to giving back to the community multiple times throughout the year through our Kerry Employee Engagement Program volunteering with various organizations.
What You'll Do:
The RD&A Technician is responsible for daily startup & shutdown, assisting with sampling/projects and lab housekeeping. In this role, you will ensure quality standards established by the company and Kerry customers are met or exceeded consistently.This position will verify conformity through measurement and assessment. All data points are to be collected and entered into computer systems, primarily SAP. The role of RD&A technician requires sound judgement to make rational decisions pertaining to recommended adjustments, corrective actions, and disposition of goods.
Success in this position requires fast paced performance in a team environment and interpersonal skills.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- High School diploma or equivalency.
- Associates of Science or higher degree and/or 2 years of related experience preferred.
- At least 1 yr. of food or chemical manufacturing experience, chemical testing and analysis role preferred.
- Prior training in HACCP, SQF, CGMP's preferred.
- Utilization of SAP, MS and other manufacturing software.
- Ability to read, understand and follow laboratory, sensory and physical testing protocols and methods.
- Ability to work in a temperature controlled, manufacturing environment
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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