Quality Assurance Technician

Quality TechnicianThe Quality Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin's Natural Foods standards. The Quality technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, flexible, and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company.What You'll Do:Responsible for monitoring, and programing critical control points (CCP), product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.Ensures the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.Work closely with production staff to maintain and education in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMP's and other food safety guidelines.Responsible to issue disciplinary action when directed.Collect product samples for product development, lab retains, and the laboratory when directed.Perform inspections on products, equipment, and machinery.Other duties and projects as assigned by QA Management.What You'll Need:1-3 years' experience in a food processing environment.2+ years' experience in a meat or poultry processing environment preferred.Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or food science.Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's, allergens, and food defenseHACCP Certification.Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel)Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and problem-solving skillsBilingual (Spanish) a plus.Flexibility and ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends as needed.Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:Kevin's Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin's is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.More About Kevin's Natural Foods:Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin's guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less. With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin's products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin's products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin's Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand.The pay range for this role is $20.00- $30.00 per hour + benefitsCompensation within this pay range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications