QA Technician

Our Seattle, WA facility is an integral part of our Beverage division, specializing in the production of sweet syrups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. This state-of-the-art production site features advanced technology and a collaborative team environment, where employees are encouraged to support one another's success. The facility offers opportunities for professional growth through structured training and hands-on experience, all guided by dedicated leadership. In addition to focusing on quality manufacturing, the Seattle team enjoys an energetic and inclusive workplace culture, enhanced by engagement programs, volunteer days, and activities that make work both rewarding and enjoyable. If you're seeking a place to develop your career in beverage production while being part of a dynamic and fun team, our Seattle location stands out as an excellent choice. What You'll Do: The QA Technician supports production by performing hands-on quality checks on the plant floor. This role partners closely with cross functional teams to monitor formulas throughout the process, support food safety programs and ensure products meet internal and regulatory standards.

• Perform routine line audits, case inspections, and in-process quality checks on production lines
• Conduct finished product sampling, in-line inspections, and real-time quality verification
• Place and release QA product holds in accordance with procedures
• Identify, investigate, and document out-of-specification materials
• Complete HACCP and HACQP checks during production
• Enter quality results and inspection data into SAP
• Maintain accurate production-floor quality documentation and records
• Support equipment checks, calibration activities, and recordkeeping
• Manage sample retention and prepare pre-shipment samples
• Perform sensory checks of products as required
• Support continuous quality and food safety compliance on the plant floor
• Assist with additional quality tasks as assigned

Shift Hours for This Role are 1:00PM to 10:30PM with Overtime Available What You'll Need to Succeed, 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.

• College diploma or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to perform routine quality inspections, line audits, and finished product testing in a fast-paced production setting
• Ability to read, understand, and follow quality, laboratory, sensory, and physical testing procedures
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety principles
• Ability to communicate and reinforce food safety and quality requirements on the production floor
• Experience using quality or production systems (SAP or similar) and basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to accurately complete documentation, recordkeeping, and data entry
• Ability to work under time constraints in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts as required.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $31.00 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 April 27, 2026.