Quality Control Technician

Kelly is hiring a Quality Control Technician for one of our food manufacturing clients in Rochester, MN.

• Pay : $25 / hr
• Micro Lab Days; Hours : Monday-Friday 7 AM - 3 : 30 PM, with flexibility to work occasional OT
• Temp to hire possible.
• TEAMS client interview will do but in person is preferred. Essential Functions :
• Maintains knowledge of relevant procedures of inspection and testing of Analytical, Microbiology, Sample and Bread testing laboratories.

Works towards continuous improvements within the labs, trending and identifying actions for Out-Of-Specification reduction.

• Ensures that products and QC practices are in compliance with Kerry standards and local, state and federal regulations, as well as customer requirements.
• Gives input and assists in the development of QC procedures, policies and philosophies.
• Involved in all aspects of third-party manufacturing product planning, testing, and releasing. Quality Inspection
• Perform routine factory-based food safety and quality standards inspections and audits including (but not an exhaustive list) : Fabrication inspections, GMP, Hygiene Verification audits, foreign body inspections, layered confirmation audits, logging all non-conformances.
• Provide guidance, education and support to the department being audited to enable them to self-inspect and ensure they understand the standards required.
• Involved in Quality programs related to GMP’s, CCP’s, Allergen Control program, Sanitation Excellence, and all other relevant Quality & Food Safety programs. Releases.
• Working cross functionally to ensure the prompt release of all finished products and raw materials. Ensures releases are on time and communicates with supply chain on the movements of end dates.
• Ensuring the correct information and parameters are included on COA’s and CoC’s in line with our customers’ requirements.

Good Manufacturing Practices

• Work cross-functionally to drive improvement in factory standards to exceed our customer and regulatory expectations.
• Promotes and works in a team environment and is an active participant in all QC activities.
• Maintains coverage of the sample lab, micro lab, and analytical lab as necessary. Qualifications :
• HS is required. AS or BS is preferred.
• Microbiology experience preferred.

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