QA Technician

Kerry Group

Posted 6 days ago

Full Time

Seattle, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

The QA Technician supports production by executing hands-on quality checks on the plant floor, partnering with cross-functional teams to monitor formulas, support food safety programs, and ensure products meet all internal and regulatory standards. Key duties include performing routine audits, managing product holds, investigating out-of-specification materials, completing HACCP checks, and accurately entering quality data into SAP.

We are looking for a QA Technician to perform quality checks on the plant floor, monitor formulas, and support food safety programs. A college diploma or two years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required. This role requires knowledge of GMPs, food safety principles, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying shifts and overtime availability.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Quality Checks

Formula Monitoring

Food Safety Programs

Regulatory Standards

Line Audits

In-Process Quality Checks

Product Sampling

Quality Verification

Product Holds

HACCP

HACQP

Data Entry

SAP

Documentation

Equipment Calibration

Sensory Checks

Job Description

​Requisition ID 64092 
Position Type
(US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement  
#LI-Onsite 

We Are 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

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 100PM to 1030PM with Overtime Available

What You'll Need to Succeed

    • 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.

What We Offer

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. 

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.      

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Kerry Group

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 20,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries. Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com

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