Quality Assurance; QA Technician; 2nd Shift
Job in
Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, 98203, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
KETTLE CUISINE LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector
Job Description & How to Apply Below
(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.
- 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.
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
- 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
- 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.
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