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Posted 11 months ago
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About Kerry
Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.
About The Role
Here at Kerry, we are currently recruiting a QC Technician to join our Quality Team at our flavoured Oil production facility, based in Padiham, Burnley.
As a QC Technician, you will be responsible for the day to day quality control of the site, from product control through to employee behaviour.
Key responsibilities
Opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme to up to 10% and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.
In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.
One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.
One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.
We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic
Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.
About The Role
Here at Kerry, we are currently recruiting a QC Technician to join our Quality Team at our flavoured Oil production facility, based in Padiham, Burnley.
As a QC Technician, you will be responsible for the day to day quality control of the site, from product control through to employee behaviour.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure all production is being carried out in line with Quality Control, HACCP requirements, operating procedures including visual inspections, audits, QC line checks as required.
- Take product samples as required for QC testing, organoleptic analysis, external microbiological and chemical analysis, shelf life retention.
- Take environmental swabs and airplates.
- Inspect all raw material entering the site to ensure they meet specification.
- Audit production documentation to ensure correct completion and highlight any anomolies.
- Manage non-conforming materials to ensure appropriate action is taken depending on the corrective action decision.
- Monitor shelf life.
- Conduct organoleptic analysis on all products to maintain cosnsitency.
- Review supplier approval.
- Complete customer technical documentation when required.
- Ensure BRC Quality Standards, Good Manufacturing Policies, KMS standards and procedures are followed and documented where required.
- Excellent written, numerical and verbal skills; Fluency of English language; Numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key data.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Tools; Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management System
- Food Safety Level 3; HACCP Level 3; Knowledge of the BRC Global Food Safety Standard; Internal auditing
- Strong self-discipline and a structured approach to improvements.
- The ability to identify and plan improvements.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment.
Opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme to up to 10% and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.
In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.
One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.
One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.
We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic
Benefits Offered?
- No
Bonus Offered?
- No
Travel Required?
- No
Location:
- United Kingdom
Global Experience Needed?
- No
Specialized Experience Needed?
- No
Apply before:
- Apr 15, 2024
Company Overview

Kerry
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Every day, millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing Kerry’s taste and nutrition solutions. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life. At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming. Kerry is a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position. Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 22,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries. Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com
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