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Job Details

Job Location:

Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919

Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: QA - Quality Control

This position is responsible for performing quality related functions related to Food Safety and Quality programs at a designated BRC Certified facility.

• Supports operations departments ensuring that the plant is producing food-safe, high quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Verifies adherence to product & package specifications and standards.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment including weigh scales, moisture analyzers, sieve shakers, colorimeters, pH meters, to perform product testing and audit test results.
• Assists leading efforts to identify and correct any causes of non-conformance in the manufacturing processes.
• Correctly fills out required process audit forms in a timely manner and turns in paperwork to proper departments.
• Performs data entry functions for quality related tests.
• Performs HACCP checks.
• Participates in all food safety and site related training.
• Communicates any food safety and quality issues to production personnel and management.
• Supports the Quality Assurance Department in achieving and maintaining BRC certification by assisting in the development, verification and validation of BRC programs.
• Supports Plant continuous improvement initiatives to improve product safety, product quality, and quality programs.
• Performs monitoring, verification and validation activities to ensure that all products leaving the facility meet the facility Food Safety and Quality Plans.
• Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training. Reports any injury, accident and/or unsafe condition immediately to supervisor. Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person.
• Support and comply with GMP’s. Understand and follow emergency action plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-3 years of quality experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes, such as BRC and SQF.
• Experience calibrating equipment.
• Proactive, self-starter who works well with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and a team player.
• Able to follow written instructions to ensure consistent quality monitoring processes.
• Ability to multitask, recognize priority and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in MS Office Programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic math skills.

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
• Company-Paid Disability
• Company-Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
• And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being