Quality Lab Tech Nights + $5k Sign on Bonus - Rochester, MN

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

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr. 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 12/2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

What's In It For You

What You'll Do

As a Quality Lab Tech, you'll:

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   1. Perform routine analytical laboratory testing and accurate documentation
   
   
   2. Support site Quality & Food Safety through on-floor verification activities (sanitation swabbing, CCP checks, label verification, product holds)
   
   
   3. Work cross-functionally with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Quality to ensure timely and accurate results
   
   
   4. Maintain knowledge of inspection and testing procedures for Analytical, Microbiology, Sample, and Bread testing labs
   
   
   5. Ensure compliance with Kerry standards, local/state/federal regulations, and customer requirements
   
   
   6. Participate in the development of QC procedures and policies
   
   
   7. Conduct factory-based food safety and quality inspections and audits (GMP, hygiene, foreign body, layered audits)
   
   
   8. Provide guidance and support to audited departments
   
   
   9. Participate in Quality Programs (GMPs, CCPs, Allergen Control, Sanitation Excellence)
   
   
   10. Work cross-functionally to ensure prompt release of finished products and raw materials; communicate with supply chain on end dates
   
   
   
   

What You'll Need To Succeed