KFK Seasonings, LLC - Quality Control Technician

Position:
As a Quality Control Technician at KFK Seasonings, you will be responsible for fulfilling day-to-day support of production, quality programs, and upholding GMPs in the facility. Specific responsibilities are listed below. This position is full-time Monday 3 Friday and is a day-shift position that may have variable start and end time based on production scheduling. This position reports to the Food Safety Manager.

• Perform routine tasks to support quality control operations, including organoleptic checks on products, line releases, Allergen & ATP swabbing, sanitation checks, CCP verification, and regular facility GMP audits among other tasks dictated by Food Safety Manager.
• Help maintain shelf-life program by gathering samples for microbiological testing and performing organoleptic checks.
• Support Food Safety Manager and Research and Development in reviewing and updating raw material and finished good specifications.

• Ability to do basic mathematical functions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Must be familiar with all Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel
• Able to understand and use basic lab equipment and carry out basic analytical testing
• Able to work semi-independently and keep to tight schedule of quality checks
• Good understanding of Kosher, Organic, Allergen, and Non-GMO control programs, or willingness to learn
• Good understanding of GMPs, HACCP, and the SQF Code for Food Manufacturing Ed. 8, or willingness to learn

• 1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing with an emphasis on Quality Control, or other relevant experience
• Experience in the spice industry a plus but not required
• High-School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field recommended but not required
• Bilingual Spanish-English highly preferred

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods (variable)
• Ability to lift 40 Lbs on an infrequent basis
• Must be able to taste, smell, and see color well

• KFK Seasonings contains office, manufacturing, and warehouse work spaces that this position is required to access and work in
• Conditions can be hot or cold and occasionally will require particle masks when working near certain spices and other ingredients that can be irritants (e.g. Haba f1ero Chile Pepper)

• Starting pay: $15.00/hr
• Competitive benefits like health insurance, 401(k) available

Kevin Stapleton