Quality Control; QC Inspector; 1st Shift

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Everett Plant - Everett, WA 98203
• Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per Hour

The Quality Control Inspector 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.

• 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.
• Perform verification of food safety and quality checks established in the KC-Everett Plant’s HACCP/FSMA and Preventive Control Programs.
• Understand, troubleshoot, and if necessary, escalate Vision System issues.
• Assist QA management in collecting data for improving products and systems related 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 in investigating and troubleshooting any food safety, quality, or process control related issues.
• Return labels and packaging supplies to proper storage locations after usage.
• Maintain strong working relations with all departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Occasional physical exertion, including lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
• Occasional visual effort for periods of time.

• Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
• Position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
• Must have availability and flexibility to work weekends or overtime as required.