Quality Control Technician – 4th Shift

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

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