We are looking to hire an energetic QA Lab Technician to join our diverse team at Kelly Services in Seattle, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time QA Lab Technician is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, persuasion and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of QA Lab Technician at Kelly Services today!
Kelly is hiring a QA Lab Technician for one of our food manufacturing clients in Seattle, WA. 3rd shift 9pm-6:30am M-F
9 hour shifts so lots of OT
Pay range ($23-$27/hr)
$1.00/hour 3rd shift differential,
Temp to hire
This facility makes syrups and sauces primarily for coffee shops! Small facility; very family like feel Fast paced environment, on feet a lot, and facility does get hot in the summer time so must be okay with that! Reporting Structure:
This position may report to Quality Assurance Supervisor or the Quality Manger and directly performs quality tests as assigned. Individual may be assigned to a laboratory role or may be assigned to a general plant Quality role.
Primary Purpose:
To be responsible for conducting line Audits and Case inspections out on the production lines in a timely manner. In addition, to complete Finished product testing and other assigned responsibilities as dictated.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
• Conduct line Audits, case and other quality inspections
• Finished product testing: Physical, Chemical, or Microbiological as appropriate to assigned job.
o Timely sampling testing and reporting of results
o In-line inspections
o In-line product dispositions
o Sample retention
o Investigate causes of out-of-specification material
o Enter results into SAP program
• Product QA Holds/QA Releases
• HACCP & HACQP checks
• Documentation, record keeping and file maintenance
• Equipment standardization, calibration, maintenance and record keeping
• Laboratory inventory and general supply ordering
• Pre-shipment samples: packaging and prepardness
• Compile product, package, and ingredient data as required.
• Sensory evaluation of ingredients and finished products as necessary
• Perform misc. tasks as required.
Minimum Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• College diploma or 2 years experience
• Ability to read, understand and follow laboratory, sensory, and physical testing protocols and methods.
• Ability to use and maintain lab equipment
• Ability to use computer hardware and software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Ability to handle high speed jobs and work under time pressures.
• Ability to communicate and enforce GMPs and Food Safety/Quality processes.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk or stand for the entire length of shift; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be capable of climbing up stairs and working in a wet, loud, hot, and dusty environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee must do visual quality checks of product and be able to locate products in warehouse, production and storage environments.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Benefits of working as a QA Lab Technician in Seattle, WA:
? Excellent benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
