LA40 - Quality Control Inspector - Lakeland

Kelly Services is currently recruiting Quality Technician for our client in the Lakeland area.  These positions are on a Temp to Hire bases and are for a 2nd shift.  The hours are from 6:00pm to 6:30am and it is a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on schedule.  Potential candidates must meet the below requirements. Summary Description: The Quality Technician I is responsible for overseeing the day to day quality operations including the implementation and monitoring of quality, sanitation and batching systems to facilitate compliance with company objectives and regulatory requirements. Essential Functions: Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas. Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements. Ensure all products being run conform to the product specifications as outlined in SAP system, and conduct analysis on raw deliveries, syrup batches and treated water. Maintain accurate, legible records of all tests and retests performed. Complete all other required reports (work orders, action reports, etc.) in a timely manner. Work closely with all departments to improve quality, increase efficiencies, increase yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product. Startup lines in an accurate and timely manner through pre-confirming flavor to be run, carbo-trol/flow mix settings and product parameters. Conduct chemical and physical analysis on raw and intermediate processing materials including packaging materials and determine status of materials as acceptable or unacceptable. Complete flavor changes in an accurate and timely manner through pre-confirming flavor to be run, carbo-trol/flow mix settings and product parameters. Evaluate finished products against current standards by performing audits to monitor all aspects of finished product and packaging integrity.  Check process control parameters to assure proper equipment application and operation is being maintained by performing secure seal, closure torque and seaming checks. Ensure accurate test results by maintaining proper operation, cleanliness and calibration of laboratory equipment. Maintain laboratory cleanliness at all times. Utilize free time by assisting other technicians or production personnel, filing, preparing reagents, photocopying audit sheets, checking held products, emptying reference samples, reading micro plates, checking inventory supplies and overseeing repacks. Complete special projects and other reasonable duties as assigned by Lead Hand or Management. When more than one shift is operating, communicate with the technician coming on shift of any issues which may affect product or scheduling as well as cleaning all equipment and benches used for your line.  Mop the floor if not already completed. Wait for your replacement before leaving the laboratory.  If your replacement is late, inform lead hand on shift or contact the QA Manager. Required Skills and Competencies : Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change Education and Experience : Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Quality or  related discipline Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage industry Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification ideal Potential Candidates please submit your resume to Arleen Ramos - arlr128@kellyservices.com Why Kelly ® ? As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined. About Kelly ® At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance. ]]