(2nd Shift / Mon - Fri, Weekends during Peak Season / 1:00PM - 9:30PM / Diff Pay)

Job Summary

Ensures all records pertaining to HACCP, Pre-requisite programs, and SSOPs are reviewed for accuracy and any deficiencies are identified Supply ordering for quality-related equipment, supplies, and services. Reporting of internal and external Quality and Production-related metrics.

Role and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing including but not limited to pH, sodium, color, drain weight, water activity. brix & moisture.
• Performs verification of food safety and quality checks established in the KC-Everett Plant's HACCP/FSMA and Preventive Control Programs.
• Ensure Food Safety and Regulatory compliance of sanitation practices. Provide on the floor QA support to help with the investigation and troubleshooting of any food safety
• quality, or process control related issues.
• Assists QA management in the collection of data for the purpose of improving products and systems as necessary as it relates to food safety and quality (Statistical Process Controls)
• Ensure work areas on the floor follow plant GMP requirements and meet all local, state and federal regulations.
• Perform verification system checks to ensure sanitation systems are on track including daily pre- operational sanitation checks (inspections, APC, ATP, and Environmental monitoring.)
• Assist QA and R&D as needed during special batch runs.
• Assist QA and Operations in conformance checks of ingredients, packaging, and finished product to ensure they meet established specifications.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience 

• 2-year technical degree or 4-year college program in Food Science, Quality or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HACCP and USDA/FDA regulations
• HACCP certification preferred. Inventory and database management experience preferred.
• Ability to identify and create processes and write procedures.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or of the business community.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Works, Excel
• Thrives in a challenging, entrepreneurial atmosphere; open to change and creating change.
• Computer skills - extensive knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and an email system.

Technical Experience:

Required attributes

• Ability to multitask with an extremely high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, generates enthusiasm, and builds effective working environment.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

• 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

Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To:

• Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture
• Create a culture of accountability & performance
• Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement
• Plan work, track results and resolve variances

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• 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 indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.
• Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.

Compensation: $21.00-$26.00/hour (DOE) plus shift differentials if applicable ($1 on 2nd shift, $2 on 3rd shift)

Kettle Cuisine offers the following benefits at low cost or no cost:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K Matching
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Corporate Trainer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Mental & Visual Demands

• Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
• Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

• Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
• The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
• Must have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, to provide support and training to all of our employees.  Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required.