Quality Control Technician - 4th Shift

McKee Foods Corporation; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Profit-sharing bonus

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Parental leave

Health center

Mental wellness

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our Technical Services team. Responsibilities include testing products using defined laboratory methods, reporting results with Excel, MIDAS, and e-mail, and evaluating products for appearance, taste, and smell.

You will audit products against specifications and participate in safety meetings and Lean initiatives. The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and proactive problem solving while adhering to safety guidelines

Qualifications

• Must accurately enter lab data per testing methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated on-the-job leadership and initiative.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team.
• Quickly learn new tasks and procedures.
• Reliable attendance and safety record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Remain calm in stressful situations and act professionally.
• Experience promoting Lean principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Test products using defined laboratory methods.
• Report test results accurately using Excel, MIDAS, and e-mail.
• Evaluate products for appearance, taste, and smell.
• Audit products and processes against specifications.
• Perform metal detector checks and respond to alarms as defined in procedures.
• Participate in kiosk meetings, food safety meetings, and safety meetings.
• Support food safety guidelines and lead by example.
• Intervene with proper protocol when product is substandard or contaminated.
• Interact with management at various levels effectively.
• Exercise personal safety and promote product safety.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Confidential data

Teamwork

Learning agility

Attendance

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Problem solving

LEAN principles

Education

Math courses

Chemistry

Biology

Tools

MIDAS

OPM

WMS

Word

Excel

e-mail

Job description

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our Technical Services team.

• Test products using defined laboratory methods
• Report test results accurately using Excel, MIDAS, and e-mail
• Evaluate products for appearance, taste, and smell
• Audit products and processes against specifications
• Perform metal detector checks and respond to alarms as defined in procedures
• Participate in kiosk meetings, food safety meetings, and safety meetings
• Support food safety guidelines and leads by example with appropriate actions
• Intervenes, using proper protocol, when product is substandard or contaminated
• Interacts with various levels of management effectively
• Exercises personal safety on the job and demonstrates a commitment to the safety of others and our products
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to enter data accurately for lab testing methods
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; familiar with writing reports
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated on-the-job leadership skills and initiative
• Have proven ability to work with confidential information
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within a team environment
• Ability to quickly learn new tasks
• Overall good work record (which includes attendance, safety, job performance, flexibility, and team behaviors)
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and respond in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Quality Assurance experience
• Consistently complete detailed, accurate, and quality work with excellent follow through
• Proficient in OPM, WMS, MIDAS, Word, Excel, e-mail
• College coursework in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer