Quality Technician

Kelly is hiring a Quality Technician for one of our clients in Affton, MO12 Hr Rotating shifts 2-2-3 rotating format night shift: 6:30 PM – 7 AM All employees train on day shift, usually about 4 weeks on daysPay: $23.00 plus $1.50 shift differential. Temp to hireOverviewDoing basic analytical testing like moisture, fat analysis, particle size, colorimetry, etc. Also will send out samples for additional lab testing. Preoperational inspection of manufacturing lines, overseeing allergen change over inspections and swabbing. This site works with confectionary products – chocolates, pralines, bakery, etc. Ramping up some raw material testing, in addition to in process and finished good testing. Holding and releasing products. Environmental Monitoring, air & water monitoring.Job Overview: This position is responsible for laboratory operations regarding product testing, internal audits, and monitoring production quality. This person has developed skills in monitoring quality systems and laboratory related duties. QA personnel are responsible for disposition of products; this includes approval of products, packaging material, labels, as well as the hold and release of inventory. The QA laboratory technician plays a role in ensuring all products meet Food Safety and Food Quality requirements.QualificationsDegree in the sciences preferred. College coursework even if someone doesn't have a degree2-3 years GMP regulated lab experience, ideally in food manufacturingGMP experience required, needs to know how to partner with manufacturing operations, knowing how to identify non-conformances/deviations, and how to communicate/escalate thoseRequires some experience with environmental monitoring and/or swabbing for manufacturing environmentRequires some analytical lab testing experience in a manufacturing environmentPrefer experience with sensory analysis of food productsPrefer experience with preoperational inspection in a manufacturing environmentConfectionary experience is a plus