QA Bench Technician IN Monday - Friday 1:00PM - 9:30PM

Summary

The QA Bench Technician will be responsible for ensuring that the daily quality testing and activities are carried out in a timely fashion and documented in accordance with company standards. Work with other departments to ensure that products consistently remain within quality specifications by performing various analytical tests and checks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·   Responsible for compliance to Food Safety; maintain SQF certification through compliance to

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain good housekeeping by being inspection ready

at all times

·   Aid in testing each batch for acidity, salt, viscosity, and color; making sure that they are in

specification

·   Give correction to any batches that are out of specification

·   Test filler before each line start up

·   Test finished product for acidity, salt, viscosity, and color every hour

·   Inspect labels, codes, and weights on finished products to make sure that they meet quality

standard

·   Identify and place products on hold that do not meet specifications

·   Collect samples for shelf-life and micro-plating

·   Calibrate acid and salt titrators daily

·   Audit operation’s Quality at the Source documentation and testing methods

·   Conduct HACCP CCP verifications daily

·   Other duties as assigned

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the HACCP policy
• Uphold Quality standards, procedures, and policies.
• Ensure the team adheres to Ken’s Foods SQF, Security and GMP policies
• Reporting any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
• Inspection of work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis

 Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Qualifications

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

If you are fond of food, you will do great at Ken's Foods…

People rave about working from home, but you want a workplace where you can interact with coworkers, team up, and feel energized… If you’re familiar with process equipment (with varying degrees of automation) and want to start a fresh career in a lively work environment, this is the perfect role for you! Come build a fulfilling career and get a taste of Ken’s "work hard, play hard" lifestyle.

Your profile:

•  High school diploma/GED OR one to three months of related experience or training
•  Basic math skills to measure weight, volume, and distance (add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10s and 100s)
•  Can lift or move up to 50 lbs. (occasionally move up to 100 lbs.) 
•  Able to frequently stand and walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
•  Able to occasionally climb/balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and hear
•  Optional: can drive a fork truck for retrieval of raw materials (license would be required)

"All right, but what's in it for me?"

Real camaraderie, a never-boring workplace, and great perks. At Ken's Food, you can experience what it's like to build a career in an organization where people choose to stay and grow over time. Our goal is to keep delivering exceptional products to fill our customers' lives with flavorful moments and instill pride in our team member

 Here are some ways we'll look after you:

•  Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
•  100% company-matched 401(k)
•  Flexible spending account
•  Disability & Life insurance
•  Tuition reimbursement
•  10 paid holidays
•  Vacation time 
•  Amazing employee assistance program (100% covered)

 In case you're wondering “Ken’s who?”—let us give you a little background

It all started at Ken's Steak House—a family-owned restaurant in Framingham, Massachusetts with a homemade Italian dressing so tasty, customers wanted bottles of it. To satisfy the increasing demand, the very first batch of Ken’s Steak House Salad Dressing was born— directly in the basement of the local restaurant. Today, you can find our tasty products everywhere, from your favorite eating spot to your own kitchen. Ken's Food continues to grow, and there'll be work to be done. That’s why we need you on the team. We hope you will join us in continuing our tradition of flavor obsession.

Ken's Foods Core Values 

Safety - Safe.  Aware.  Committed.

Quality - Our Pledge: Safe, Quality Food

Teamwork - Communicate with Respect and Trust.

Ownership - Dedication. Improvement. Accountability.

Performance - Integrity.  Passion. Solutions.

Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.