KETTLE CUISINE LLC
Quality Assurance (QA) Technician (1st Shift)
First-shift quality technician at Kettle Cuisine's Everett, WA food plant: runs analytical tests (pH, sodium, moisture, water activity, etc.), verifies HACCP/FSMA food-safety and sanitation checks, and reports quality/production metrics. Requires HACCP and USDA/FDA regulatory knowledge plus MS Office skills.
- Compensation
- $21–$26 / hr
- Location
- Everett Plant - Everett, WA 98203
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 2-year technical degree or 4-year degree in Food Science, Quality, or related field (or equivalent education/experience)
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and USDA/FDA regulations
- Ability to identify and create processes and write procedures
- Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Extensive knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and an email system
- Thrives in a challenging, entrepreneurial atmosphere; open to change
- Ability to multitask with a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills; team player
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
- Comfortable moving at a fast pace in ambiguous environments
- Passionate about food
- Flexibility to work different shifts, days, weekends, and overtime as required
- Able to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally
Nice to have
- HACCP certification
- Inventory and database management experience
Full description
Job Summary
Ensures 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 safety
- quality, 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 Experience
- 2-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 regulations
- HACCP 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, Excel
- Thrives in a challenging, entrepreneurial atmosphere; open to change and creating change.