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Kerry Lab Technician in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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.
About the role
Role modelling 1 Kerry
Leads by example
Advocates and role models the adoption of 1 Kerry global ways of working
Acts in a way that is both trustworthy and trusting, champions the values of the organization and challenges unacceptable behaviors
Displays passion for 1 Kerry and seeks opportunities to maximize value from it
Shares knowledge and recognizes success
Vision & Strategic Thinking
Creates and communicates a clear vision for the future of Kerry
Displays confidence, energizes and inspires others
Takes a stand for what is right
Leading and Managing Change
Actively and visibly sponsors the need for change
Leads and implements positive change
Demonstrates an ability to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment
Embraces new ideas and approaches
Customer Engagement & Relationships
Inspires confidence
Builds relationships with others at all levels
Positively & constructively engages customers to defend/ win business for Kerry
People & Self Development
Invests time in creating high performing teams
Sets context, coaches and mentors teams, empowers others to be successful
Fosters continuous development, builds self-awareness
Seeks feedback, is open to ideas of others
Matrix Management/ Business ConnectActively engages across the organization
Builds partnerships based on trust and integrity
Engages effectively across business, functional and geographic boundaries
Demonstrates an ability to lead virtual and cross-functional teams
Collaborates to maximize value from cross functional working
Aligns deliverables across a global matrix organization
Key responsibilities
Technical Expertise
Adhere to good laboratory practices (GLP), good manufacturing practices (GMP), and safety requirements
Knowledge of basic food safety, quality and HSE programs.
Basic understanding of the manufacturing process and understands what actions are required when process quality is off target.
Understanding of operational process in own area and how process variables impact quality.
Aware of quality standards and the importance of the standards as it pertains to role (SQF, ISO)
Knowledge of quality systems and understanding of role in those systems.
Knowledge of regulations as they pertain to food defense, food security and occupational safety.
Understands product limits (specifications) and end use.
Identify events that CAPA could be applied.
Knowledge of 1 Kerry ways of working.
Responsible for daily laboratory operations.
Assist in training laboratory technicians in duties related to quality lab functions
Maintains and updates customer order requirements and perform duties that are needed to meet these requirements (chemical analysis, product approvals, COA, and specifications)
Taste, smell, and evaluate incoming, intermediate, and finished products
Maintains incoming and outgoing products (tracking, analysis, record keeping, database, etc.)
Perform basic product lab tests as required
Complete inspections of product or processes in production and warehouse areas
Maintains product retains
Maintains equipment/calibration in the lab and plant where appropriate
Assists in general audits of the quality systems
Purchase and maintains laboratory inventory
Assists in maintaining and understands product specifications
Responsible for analyzing test data to determine acceptability
Disposition of material produced as well as incoming material
Maintenance of SAP specific to Quality and management of inventory based on quality status
Influence
Gathers ideas and solutions to problems
Supports all relevant ideas to wider audience
Gains support and commitment from others
Motivate others to meet goals
Qualifications and skills
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 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. EEO is the Law poster can be foundhere (http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) . Additional information can also be here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .
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.