Quality Technician - PM Shift
Kerry · Owatonna, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Kerry (food & beverage) in Owatonna, MN. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 30 live postings that list pay, out of 514 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 34 other live quality postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (2+ years)
Typical $76k–$97k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 51%
- Root cause 34%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
- SPC 23%
- GD&T 23%
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Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Kerry in Owatonna
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
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What You'll Do
As a Quality Technician , you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our products. On the production floor, you'll be conducting hourly sampling of in process ingredients, submitting samples for third party testing, monitoring production quality, maintain accurate documentation, and support food safety initiatives throughout the plant. This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy problem-solving, working with cross-functional teams, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
- ◆Sample, inspect and test raw materials and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
- ◆Document results and maintain accurate quality records.
- ◆Review and disposition non-conforming products.
- ◆Conduct environmental monitoring and laboratory testing.
- ◆Calibrate laboratory equipment and maintain supplies.
- ◆Prepare and ship product samples to customers and other Kerry facilities.
- ◆Support food safety, GMP, HACCP, allergen, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- ◆Assist with quality investigations, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Communicate quality concerns and work closely with production and leadership teams.
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Requisition ID 67129
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.
Why Join Our Team
Kerry's Owatonna, MN, facility is part of our Dry Beverage division, producing nutraceutical and functional food ingredients used in dietary supplements and beverages enjoyed worldwide. We offer a stable, team-oriented environment where motivated employees can build long-term careers.
What We Look For
- •High School diploma or equivalency required, Associates of Science or higher degree and/or 2 years of related experience preferred.
- •At least 1 yr. of food or chemical manufacturing experience
- •Prior training in HACCP, SQF, CGMP's preferred.
- •Utilization of SAP, MS products and/or other manufacturing software.
- •Ability to read, understand and follow laboratory, physical testing protocols and methods.
- •Ability to work in a potentially dusty, temperature controlled, manufacturing environment.
- •Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills.
- •Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
- •Commitment to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- •Flexibility to support training or coverage across shifts as needed .
What We Offer
The hiring range for this position is $21.00-$22.00 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 November 9, 2026 .
4 Day Work Week! Our 2nd Shift Works from 400 pm - 230 am, Mon.-Thurs.! Overtime is Available, Usually Not Mandatory
We may use artificial in telligence 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.
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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