Quality Assurance Technician

We are Paris Brothers, a privately held industry leader committed to excellence in all that we do.
A diversified manufacturer and distributor of specialty food products, premium specialty coffee, 3PL, warehousing and distribution services, we believe we make the world in which we participate better, especially for our wonderful customers.
*Quality Assurance Technician – Parisi Coffee Plant* *Opportunity:* Are you looking for a place where you can make a difference and feel appreciated? Paris Brothers is rapidly growing our coffee production business and we are looking to add to our family of associates with additional caring people who also have a positive attitude, are smart, and enjoy continuously making things better for our customers, and our team.
*Who we are:* We are Paris Brothers, a privately held industry leader committed to excellence in all that we do.
A diversified manufacturer and distributor of specialty food products, premium specialty coffee, 3PL, warehousing and distribution services, we believe we make the world in which we participate better, especially for our wonderful customers.
*What we do:* The Quality Assurance technician performs quality control checks on materials and products during the production cycle to ensure items meet quality standard and safety regulations.
The Quality Assurance Technician reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.
In the role of Quality Assurance Technician, you will have the opportunity to learn and operate all of the facets that go into making a great cup of coffee.
In this facility we unload green coffee beans sourced from the most sought-after coffee growers around the world, roast, pack, and ship to a diverse portfolio of customers that range from local coffee houses around the Kansas City metro to major retailers around the world.
We are also a SQF (Safe Quality Food) facility, and we take our cleaning and organizational roles just as serious to ensure that our employees not only work in a safe environment, but also ensure that we have taken all necessary steps to ensure that nothing but Quality product ships to our customers.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* _The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.
Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Conducts routine audits of production documentation and performs inspections throughout the entire production process ensuring quality standards and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
2.
Monitors Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Critical Control Points (CCPs) 3.
Conducts relevant testing of products and maintains accurate test results in ERP and/or OEE quality database system and completes all required documentation of laboratory samples and testing results.
4.
Assists with investigation of customer complaints and quality reports by collecting, probing, and summarizing monthly complaint/hold data.
5.
Collect, organize, and set up product samples for sensory evaluation.
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Trains production associates to ensure successful transfer of quality duties and responsibilities.
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Completes other specified duties as assigned.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* · High school diploma (or GED equivalent) required.
· Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in quality management or related field preferred.
· Previous experience in a manufacturing/industrial/production environment preferably in a quality assurance role.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite · Strong attention to detail and investigative acumen to identify quality issues.
· Must be flexible and willing to work in other areas.
· Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds repeatedly and frequently.
· Ability to meet production goals and work within a team as a dependable and hardworking team player without compromising food quality.
*WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS* Work location is a manufacturing/warehouse/production plant and associates will stand on concrete floor for extended periods throughout the day.
Facility temperatures in Fahrenheit reach 90s in the summer and 60s in the winter.
The facility is Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified so all associates must wear closed toe shoes, hair and beard nets, no strong-smelling perfumes or colognes, no jewelry, long nails, or fake eyelashes and always practice good personal hygiene.
All associates participate in daily cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facility regardless of job title or position.
*BENEFITS INCLUDE:* - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Health Savings Account (HSA) - Life Insurance - Short-Term Disability - Long-Term Disability - 401(k) w/company matching - Paid Time Off (PTO) *EEO* *STATEMENT* · Paris Brother Inc.
is an equal-opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.
00 - $19.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Experience level: * 1 year Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekends as needed Work setting: * Food Processing Plant * In-person * Manufacturing facility * Office * Warehouse Ability to commute/relocate: * Kansas City, MO 64120: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Quality assurance: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Safe Quality Food Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: * Night Shift (Required) Work Location: In person