Job Details

Quality Control Technician

Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919

Overview

Job Shift 1st Shift Category QA - Quality Control

Description

Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, French Market Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Tiger Sauce, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in foodservice and retail locations around the country.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing quality related functions related to Food Safety and Quality programs at a designated BRC Certified facility.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supports operations departments ensuring that the plant is producing food-safe, high quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Verifies adherence to product & package specifications and standards.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment including weigh scales, moisture analyzers, sieve shakers, colorimeters, pH meters, to perform product testing and audit test results.
• Assists leading efforts to identify and correct any causes of non-conformance in the manufacturing processes.
• Correctly fills out required process audit forms in a timely manner and turns in paperwork to proper departments.
• Performs data entry functions for quality related tests.
• Performs HACCP checks.
• Participates in all food safety and site related training.
• Communicates any food safety and quality issues to production personnel and management.
• Supports the Quality Assurance Department in achieving and maintaining BRC certification by assisting in the development, verification and validation of BRC programs.
• Supports Plant continuous improvement initiatives to improve product safety, product quality, and quality programs.
• Performs monitoring, verification and validation activities to ensure that all products leaving the facility meet the facility Food Safety and Quality Plans.
• Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training. Reports any injury, accident and/or unsafe condition immediately to supervisor. Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person.
• Support and comply with GMP's. Understand and follow emergency action plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications: The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job successfully.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-3 years of quality experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes, such as BRC and SQF.
• Experience calibrating equipment.
• Proactive, self-starter who works well with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and a team player.
• Able to follow written instructions to ensure consistent quality monitoring processes.
• Ability to multitask, recognize priority and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in MS Office Programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Basic math skills.

We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
• Company‑Paid Disability
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
• And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.