QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for reviewing and verifying product labeling to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory specifications. The Quality Control Technician is also responsible for maintaining and promoting GMPs, SSOPs, Safety, and Food Safety described in Kettle Cuisine as the best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify the content of labels including product name, lot#, Exp. Dates, regulatory and allergen information.
• Ensure labels meet regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA)
• Approve or reject labels depending on inspection criteria.
• Maintain accurate and traceable records of all label inspections and verifications.
• Participate in deviation, investigations of CAPAs regarding labeling errors.
• Performs verification of food safety and quality checks established in the KC-Everett Plant’s HACCP/FSMA and Preventive Control Programs. 
• Understand, Troubleshot and Escalate - Vision System if necessary.
• 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). 
• 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. 
• Provide support to help with the investigation and troubleshooting of any food safety, quality, or process control related issues. 
• Return labels and packaging supplies back to proper storage locations after usage.
• Maintain strong working relations with all the departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Two years of related experience with respect to Quality Control. 
• Good communication skills including computer, writing, and verbal. 
• Ability to understand and verbally express ideas and instructions effectively. 
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others. 
• Ability to prioritize, follow instructions and follow-through to achieve results.

Required Attributes

• Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward 
• 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 

   Level Of Responsibility 

• Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility. 
• Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others. 
• Position has little to no contact with customers. 
• Position makes an indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue. 
• Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or the external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Demands/Efforts 

• Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 

Mental & Visual Demands 

• Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration t