QA Specialist

Kerry Florida, United States of America

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Quality Specialist 8 hour Day Shift

Requisition ID: 65885
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

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

At our Melrose Park, IL, plant we feel good about our various batters and breading products that we make. Please note, this is a Union facility. We are part of the Melrose Park Teamsters Local 781.taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you. Our team prides itself on being collaborative and having a healthy culture where working hard and doing a good job is recognized and appreciated.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $28.50 per hour. 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 10.20.2026

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 employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams.

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

What You'll Do

Role Description

We have a QA Specialist position in Melrose Park, Illinois. Kerry has over 41 sites across North America. Our Melrose Park facility plant is part of the Meat division business, and has over 150 employees. This site is growing operations and investing capital in improvement projects. We are looking for someone comfortable working on a day shift and flexible to work some weekends/holidays if necessary. Some of the responsibilities include:

• 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.

• Monitor COA output and provide COAs to customers when required.

• Product testing – perform all lab testing procedures required and complete data entry into the SAP system.

• Assist in preparing hold reports and tag the product as needed.

• Calibrate lab equipment.

• Retain samples, organize and label retain samples. Maintain records.

• Be available for further training as may be required by Company.

• Carry out other such duties as may be required by Quality and Quality and Technical Manager.

• Responsible for Environmental Monitoring Program. Takes swabs, analyses 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.

• All other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need To Succeed

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)

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. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

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.

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Posting Type: DNI

Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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