Quality Specialist 8 hour Day Shift

About the role

Kerry is seeking a QA Specialist in Melrose Park, Illinois. This role is within the Meat division and involves monitoring and approving materials, inputting calibration data, and performing lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and approve positive release of completed materials in SAP.
• Input calibration data of Lab equipment and monitor compliance.
• Input results of environmental monitoring and micro sampling.
• Join KPI calls as required.
• Maintain records and be available for further training.
• Carry out other such duties as may be required by Quality and Quality and Technical Manager.
• Responsible for Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Takes swabs, analyzes results from third party micro labs and follow up on microbiological positive results with investigation and corrective actions.
• Takes part in completion of Quality departmental improvement plans/projects.
• Follow mandatory Plant policies and procedures GMP, HACCP, allergens control, safety.

Requirements

• Minimum College diploma or BS degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or any other related field of study, or equivalent experience in the field.
• 3+ years of relevant quality experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail, good communication, and time management skills.
• HACCP and PCQI are a plus but not required.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problem(s) to develop corrective solutions.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft office).

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at minimum a College diploma or BS degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or any other related field of study, or equivalent experience in the field. 3+ years of relevant quality experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred. Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail, good communication, and time management skills. HACCP and PCQI are a plus but not required. Must be able to troubleshoot problem(s) to develop corrective solutions. Must be computer literate (Microsoft office).

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

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.

Pay

$28.50 per hour

Schedule

1st Shift Role - Monday through Friday. Some flexibility on hours but will need to be working during core hours 9 am to 2 pm