Quality Control Technician – 4th Shift

McKee Foods Corporation; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Supplemental plans, including life

Fully-paid parental leave

Health Center and Pharmacy

Mental wellness counseling

Tuition reimbursement

Credit Union

Exercise and recreation facility

Wellness programs with incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-term and long-term disability (5

company-paid)

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation seeks a Quality Control Technician to join our Technical Services team. Test products using defined laboratory methods and report results accurately with 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 per procedures. Interacts with management and upholds safety and food safety guidelines.

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.
• Ability to work with confidential information and within a team environment.

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.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

College coursework in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology

Tools

MIDAS

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

WMS

OPM

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

Job Summary

• 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
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer