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. Why Join Kerry Rochester? At Kerry Rochester, you're not just taking a job—you're becoming part of a team that helps create innovative food and nutrition solutions used by people around the world. Our facility specializes in clean-label and natural ingredient manufacturing, giving employees the opportunity to contribute to products that support healthier, more sustainable nutrition. We believe great careers are built through continuous learning, hands-on experience, and opportunities to grow. Whether you're starting your manufacturing career or bringing years of experience, Kerry offers pathways for skill development, on-the-job training, leadership development, and career advancement. We are committed to offering competitive pay, valuable benefits, and clear opportunities for wage progression and advancement. At Kerry, your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your success is recognized. Where You'll Work Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. We're proud of our clean-label, natural products and our commitment to freshness and quality. Compensation Data The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr. 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. What's In It For You Looking for a stable, full-time quality lab role on nights with strong pay, bonus, and real growth opportunities? $25.00-$29.00/hr base pay + $2.00/hr night shift differential $5,000 sign-on bonus Full benefits package from day one 401K Match Up To 6% Night shift: 5:00 PM - 5:30 AMRotating shift schedule (2-2-3, every other weekend) What You'll Do As a Quality Lab Tech, you'll: Perform routine analytical laboratory testing and accurate documentation Support site Quality & Food Safety through on-floor verification activities (sanitation swabbing, CCP checks, label verification, product holds) Work cross-functionally with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Quality to ensure timely and accurate results Maintain knowledge of inspection and testing procedures for Analytical, Microbiology, Sample, and Bread testing labs Ensure compliance with Kerry standards, local/state/federal regulations, and customer requirements Participate in the development of QC procedures and policies Conduct factory-based food safety and quality inspections and audits (GMP, hygiene, foreign body, layered audits) Provide guidance and support to audited departments Participate in Quality Programs (GMPs, CCPs, Allergen Control, Sanitation Excellence) Work cross-functionally to ensure prompt release of finished products and raw materials; communicate with supply chain on end dates What You'll Need To Succeed Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) 0-2 years laboratory or manufacturing quality experience acceptable; 2-5 years preferred Experience with laboratory instruments, sanitation verification, and production-driven timelines preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk and stand regularly; climb stairs and ladders Reach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull, and manipulate frequently Frequently lift product up to 50 pounds from various positions Talking, hearing, vision, reading, and writing required Work primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor tasks Exposure to humidity, dust, fumes, noise, and chemical agents; hearing protection required Floor surfaces may be wet; temperature varies by season and task Exposure to confined spaces including tank ​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.

Pay:

$25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person