Quality Control Technician – 4th Shift
About The Position
McKee Foods is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our Technical Services team. This role involves testing products using defined laboratory methods, reporting results accurately, and evaluating products for appearance, taste, and smell. The technician will also audit products and processes against specifications, perform metal detector checks, and participate in various meetings. A key aspect of this role is supporting food safety guidelines, leading by example, and intervening when product is substandard or contaminated. Effective interaction with management, commitment to personal and others' safety, and the ability to learn new tasks are essential. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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 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
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
