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Quality Control Technician

Administration | Kent, WA | Full Time | From $30.00 to $33.00 per hour

Job Description

Take advantage of this Quality Control opportunity with an iconic, 100-year-old local dairy manufacturer that will offer you competitive pay (up to $68,000 in your first year!), a consistent Monday – Friday night shift schedule, a great benefits package, and room to advance in your career!

Smith Brothers Farms, a leading producer and deliverer of milk to homes, schools, and business in the Puget Sound area for more than 100 years, is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join their team in Kent, WA.

Why you should join the Smith Brothers Farms team:

  • Competitive pay: Starting from $30 - $33/hr, depending on experience. You can earn $68,000 in your first year!
  • Excellent Benefits: Low-cost health coverage for you and your family in addition to dental, vision, life insurance, 2 weeks of PTO each year, 401(k) with company match (no vesting period), discounts on Smith Brothers Farms products, and more!
  • Exceptional Culture: Get recognized and rewarded for your expertise in a smaller tight-knit team environment where people truly enjoy working with one another.
  • Consistent Monday-Friday schedule: Enjoy having a consistent 7:00pm – 3:30am night shift M-F schedule.
  • Great reputation & Iconic brand! You’ve probably enjoyed Smith Brothers Farms dairy products. Enjoy working for a company that prides themselves on their people and their product.
  • Opportunity to advance: Smith Brothers Farms are always looking for key players to move into higher level roles!

Minimum requirements:

  • Ability to read, write and speak English.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with management & colleagues.
  • Must have computer/data entry skills and basic skills in Microsoft office products.
  • Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision.
  • This is a safety sensitive position. We do preemployment drug tests, including THC.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or Food Science is preferred, but not required.
  • FSCPA certification is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to operate a computer.
  • Must be able to perform visual, olfactory and sensory tasks.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

  • Filler Sanitation Verification of fillers.
  • Sample setup, testing, interpretation, and reporting.
  • Document review.
  • Support the Sites Food Safety Systems.
  • Provide GMP guidance.
  • Ensure Smith Brothers Farms produces safe, quality, and legal food.
  • Maintain constructive working relationships with all coworkers, manager, customers, and business partners.
  • Clock in correctly using the timeclock system daily.
  • Practice and support all Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Chemical Handling procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Safety is an essential function of every position. Wear appropriate safety gear always. Be aware of your surroundings. Report all near misses, on the job injuries and safety concerns.
  • Maintains current Good Manufacturing Practices and notifies supervisor of potential food safety issues.
  • Perform all other duties when requested or as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.