Quality Assurance (QA) Technician (1st Shift)

KETTLE CUISINE LLC•Everett, WA

1d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician ensures all records pertaining to HACCP, Pre-requisite programs, and SSOPs are reviewed for accuracy and any deficiencies are identified. This role involves supply ordering for quality-related equipment, supplies, and services, and reporting of internal and external Quality and Production-related metrics. The technician will perform analytical testing, verify food safety and quality checks, ensure compliance with sanitation practices, and provide on-the-floor QA support for troubleshooting food safety, quality, or process control issues. They will also assist QA management in data collection for product and system improvements, ensure work areas meet GMP requirements and regulations, perform verification system checks, and assist QA and R&D during special batch runs and conformance checks of ingredients, packaging, and finished product. The role requires working safely and following all company and regulatory standards, and assisting in achieving departmental goals.

Requirements

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
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.
Computer skills - extensive knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and an email system.
Ability 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 team
Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Creative problem-solving skills
Obsessive attention to detail, well organized, and able to juggle many projects at once
Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments
Passionate about food
Willing to address difficult situations head-on with patience and respect
Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture
Create a culture of accountability & performance
Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Plan work, track results and resolve variances

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification preferred.
Inventory and database management experience preferred.

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.
Supply ordering for quality-related equipment, supplies, and services.
Reporting of internal and external Quality and Production-related metrics.