Quality Assurance (QA) Technician

QA Technician
Location: Preston, WA
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour- will get periodic pay rate increases if converted to perm
Temp-to-hire for strong performers!
Duration: 3 months to start
3rd shift: Monday-Friday 9:00 PM-5:30 AM
Start ASAP!

Kelly Services is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician (3rd Shift) for a beverage bottling company in Preston, WA.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
You’ll get hands-on with the creation of products by testing conformance to product specifications so that their products live up to consumers’ standards. If you’re a highly motivated, team-orientated person looking to work with a great team, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager
Base Hourly Rate: $23 per hour
Core Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM

JOB DETAILS:

• Monitor attributes of finished product and evaluate its sensory characteristics to determine whether it meets our standards.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, notifying immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.
• Cross-train as a QA Batcher to assist in batching and cover for leave relief.
• Perform CIP/ COP procedures on the batching, blending, and filling equipment.
• Perform and document pre-operational inspection at startup and product change-over.
• Maintain the cleanliness of test equipment, utensils, and laboratory in accordance with standard food laboratory techniques, methods, and requirements.
• Collect and perform micro testing on water treatment samples, finished product, rinse samples, and packaging samples.
• Collect and test samples of raw materials and finished product.
• Conduct daily sampling and inspection of water treatment and wastewater to determine if they meet set specifications.
• Record required data accurately and promptly using Zontec SPC software to record and analyze data. 

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related field preferred; OR equivalent experience
• Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 75 lbs. occasionally, as well as to push and pull up to 100 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to accommodate overtime, occasionally working other shifts and weekends.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.