Quality Control Tech

We are Benestar Brands. Here at Benestar Brands we are committed to our valued employees, leading innovation, quality, and community. Benestar Brands bring better-for you snacking to consumers with brands dating back nearly a century. We are proud to bring high quality snacking happiness to the hearts and bellies of our consumers daily. At Benestar Brands, we love what we do; we think you will love us too.

If you are an individual who likes to be challenged and make a difference in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, look no further. Come join Benestar Brands; a company committed to its employees and inspiring wellness in consumers everywhere.

Competitive Benefits offered to employees:

• Low-cost Health, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

We are hiring for a Quality Control Tech in our KINGSPORT LOCATION. Individual will be an independent worker with close supervision of QA supervisor, performs routine test set-up tasks and operational support tasks, including sampling, inspections of facilities and products, keeps accurate records and logs and maintains a clean working environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Use of specific testing equipment that may involve oil frying and handling of extremely hot materials and equipment
• Use of Lab equipment such as grinding, measuring, and screening
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism. 
• Good communication capabilities
• Make decisions based on data and observations about food safety and product quality
• Follow written and/or oral instructions 
• Maintain confidentiality 
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form. 
• Operate a tablet or computer keyboard
• Find, gather and collect information or data 
• Use cleaning agents, and other chemical products

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Associates degree and 1 year of experience in Quality, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Training requirements: GMP’s, Allergen control, Employee safety, Food quality, Food safety, HACCP, Fire and evacuation, Food defense, Quality safety culture.
• Experience in Quality checks and controls, Preoperational inspections, Operational SSOPs, Weight control checks, Traceability and recall, Environmental swabbing
• Basic computer skills in Word and Excel 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with hazardous chemicals and materials, etc. 
• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over slippery surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as samples and record boxes. This position requires frequent pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50lbs.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.