KP Quality Control - In-line Tech - KanPak - Penn Yan, NY - Golden State Foods

Overview

KanPak® is your ultimate resource for beverages and desserts. From juices to coffee drinks to delicious blended ice cream treats, we’ll help you create the perfect product. Innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, superior customer service and the highest quality ingredients are all part of the mix.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled​ Quality Control - In-line Tech for expansion openings in our facility in Penn Yan, NY. This opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.

Main Functions: This role is responsible for ensuring that product meets required quality standards at each stage of the manufacturing and packaging process.

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

Salary: $18.75/hr + $.50 shift differential

Schedule (Rotating 12-Hour Shift Schedule)

Week A: 36 hours - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

Week B: 48 hours - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Responsibilities

• Coordinate KanPak Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction at KanPak.
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short- and long-range goals and objectives for business growth.
• Sample product and ensure quality through physical, chemical and sensory evaluation
• Sample packaging and ensure integrity through visual and tear-down examinations
• Ensure proper labeling and packaging formats
• Ensure proper processing through checking and recording parameters
• Other job duties as required

Qualifications

Social Responsibilities: 

• Maintain compliance with KanPak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and other regulations
• Act according to KanPak’s Creed & Values

Required Qualifications and Knowledge: 

• High School Diploma / GED required
• 2-3 years’ experience or equivalent employment preferred

Travel Requirements:  0%

Competencies/Job Skills:

• Detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Able to work within a team

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer:   This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Applicants only; No Recruiters please.

KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.