Quality Assurance (QA) Technician (1st Shift)

Kettle Cuisine; Everett (WA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Kettle Cuisine, LLC in Everett, WA, is seeking a QA/Food Safety Technician to ensure all HACCP and FSMA records are reviewed and deficiencies identified, while supporting on-the-floor QA activities and supply ordering for quality-related equipment and services.

You will verify sanitation programs, assist with data collection for SPC, and help maintain GMP compliance and regulatory standards across the plant. Must have a technical degree and HACCP knowledge; strong MS Office skills are required.

Formación

• 2-year technical degree or 4-year college program in Food Science, Quality or related field or equivalent.
• HACCP/FSMA knowledge and USDA/FDA regulations.
• Inventory and database management experience preferred.
• Ability to identify and create processes and write procedures.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Thrives in a challenging, entrepreneurial atmosphere; open to change and creating change.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and weekends; overtime as required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform analytical testing including pH, sodium, color, drain weight, water activity, brix & moisture.
• Verifies HACCP/FSMA and Preventive Control Programs compliance.
• Ensure sanitation practices meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide on-floor QA support for investigation and troubleshooting of food safety/quality issues.
• Collect data for process improvements (SPC) related to food safety and quality.
• Ensure GMP compliance and local, state and federal regulations.
• Daily sanitation checks (APC, ATP, environmental monitoring).
• Assist QA and R&D during batch runs.
• Assist QA and Operations in conformance checks of ingredients, packaging, and finished product.
• Maintain safety and adhere to company standards.
• Support QA department goals and objectives.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

MS Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Educación

2-year technical degree

BSc in Food Science or related field

Herramientas

HACCP certification

Inventory software

Database management

Descripción del empleo

Job SummaryEnsures all records pertaining to HACCP, Pre-requisite programs, and SSOPs are reviewed for accuracy and any deficiencies are identified Supply ordering for quality-related equipment, supplies, and services. Reporting of internal and external Quality and Production-related metrics.Role and ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:Perform analytical testing including but not limited to pH, sodium, color, drain weight, water activity. brix & moisture.Performs verification of food safety and quality checks established in the KC-Everett Plant's HACCP/FSMA and Preventive Control Programs.Ensure Food Safety and Regulatory compliance of sanitation practices. Provide on the floor QA support to help with the investigation and troubleshooting of any food safetyquality, or process control related issues.Assists QA management in the collection of data for the purpose of improving products and systems as necessary as it relates to food safety and quality (Statistical Process Controls)Ensure work areas on the floor follow plant GMP requirements and meet all local, state and federal regulations.Perform verification system checks to ensure sanitation systems are on track including daily pre- operational sanitation checks (inspections, APC, ATP, and Environmental monitoring.)Assist QA and R&D as needed during special batch runs.Assist QA and Operations in conformance checks of ingredients, packaging, and finished product to ensure they meet established specifications.Work in a safe manner and follow all Kettle Cuisine standards, along with Federal, State, and Local regulations for occupational safety.Assist QA and site in accomplishing the KC-Everett Plant and QA departmental goals and objectives.Qualifications and Experience2-year technical degree or 4-year college program in Food Science, Quality or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Strong knowledge and understanding of HACCP and USDA/FDA regulationsHACCP certification preferred. Inventory and database management experience preferred.Ability to identify and create processes and write procedures.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or of the business community.Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Works, ExcelThrives in a challenging, entrepreneurial atmosphere; open to change and creating change.Computer skills - extensive knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and an email system.Technical Experience:Required attributesAbility to multitask with an extremely high level of attention to detail.Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, generates enthusiasm, and builds effective working environment.Strong communication skills, both oral and written.Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the teamAble to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersCreative problem-solving skillsObsessive attention to detail, well organized, and able to juggle many projects at onceComfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environmentsPassionate about foodWilling to address difficult situations head-on with patience and respectWithin the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To:Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety cultureCreate a culture of accountability & performanceDrive a focus on quality and continuous improvementPlan work, track results and resolve variancesLEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITYWorks with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.Position has little to no contact with customers.Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.Compensation: $21.00-$26.00/hour (DOE) plus shift differentials if applicable ($1 on 2nd shift, $2 on 3rd shift)Kettle Cuisine offers the following benefits at low cost or no cost:• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance• 401K Matching• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave• Paid Holidays• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance• Tuition AssistanceWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Corporate Trainer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Physical Demands/EffortsWork requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.Mental & Visual DemandsWork performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.Work Environment and HazardsEmployee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.Must have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, to provide support and training to all of our employees. Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTKettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.CORE VALUESKettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all-natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettleHonor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partnersHonor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our teamHonor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence