Overview
QC Tech Days – Bethlehem, PA Jobs in Bethlehem, PA at Kerry
Requisition ID: 66022
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
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
Our Bethlehem, PA, location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and specializes in coffee extract and flavorings created for Kerry products and customers!
5000 Township Line Road, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017
Pay Rate/Hourly Rate: $22-$32.00/hr
Shift/Working Hours: 8A-4:30P
Position Overview: We are seeking a meticulous and skilled QC Tech to join our dynamic Quality team. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail and expertise in Quality Control. You will ensure that all processes meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Key responsibilities
Completing all the weekly environmental testing in accordance with site and NA policy.
- Operate a lift truck to pull ingredients and return ingredients to proper storage area.
- Follow and abide by all safety regulations, good manufacturing practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and other site policies and procedures as determined by management.
- Perform laboratory tests using approved methods and accurately record results in the SAP system
- Maintain product retains and ensure proper documentation
- Calibrate lab and plant equipment as needed
- Manage lab inventory and order supplies when necessary
- Assist in approving packaging and labeling for production use
- Collaborate with Production to investigate and resolve quality issues
- Support lab technicians while TCB is online and cover as needed during time off.
- Coordinate with production and Sanitation Specialist to complete MSS task.
- Assist with yearly cleaning validations.
Qualifications and skills
High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred
- 1–3 years of laboratory experience in food science or chemistry preferred
- Familiarity with Flavors, Coffee and sensory evaluation
- Understanding of quality assurance programs and food safety principles
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn Kerry-specific software
- Strong numerical skills, including percentage calculations
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Logical thinking and deductive reasoning skills
- Ability to operate and calibrate basic lab testing equipment
- Capable of interpreting test data and responding to out-of-specification results
- Physically able to work in production environments, including climbing ladders and lifting to 25 lbs
- Comfortable working in varying temperature and humidity conditions
- Willingness to handle certain hazardous chemicals and microbiological materials
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $22.00 – $32.00 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 12-2026.
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 hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.
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.
Recruiter:
Posting Type: DNI
Nearest Major Market: Allentown
Title: QC Tech Days – Bethlehem, PA
Company: Kerry
Location: Bethlehem, PA
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