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Located in Knoxville, TN

Salary: 16.00

Now Hiring: Food Quality Assurance Chiller Technician

Location: Knoxville, TN
Pay: 16.00 /hr 
Schedule: 1st shift 5am-Finish 
Employment Type: Evaluation to Hire 

Position Overview

Looking to get your foot in the door of food quality assurance? This is an excellent opportunity to learn the food safety and quality processes behind food manufacturing!

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Chiller Technician for a local food manufacturing facility in Knoxville. This position focuses on inspecting finished food products, monitoring temperatures throughout the chilling process, and supporting the Quality Assurance department.

No previous QA experience is necessary for candidates with a background in food preparation, restaurant operations, food production, or manufacturing. You'll have the opportunity to learn important quality assurance procedures and develop valuable skills within the food manufacturing industry.

Please note: This position requires working in a cold, refrigerated production environment.

What You'll Do

• Inspect finished food products during the chilling process.

• Monitor and record product temperatures to ensure food safety requirements are met.

• Collect, label, and document product samples.

• Operate temperature monitoring equipment and maintain accurate records.

• Identify and report products that do not meet established quality standards.

• Assist with quality assurance inspections and food safety procedures.

• Learn additional responsibilities and daily operations within the QA department.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in food preparation, restaurants, food production, or manufacturing is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

• Basic math skills and ability to read and record temperatures.

• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

• Willingness to learn quality assurance procedures.

• Ability to work in a cold, refrigerated environment.

Previous quality assurance experience is a plus, but not always required!

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.

• Ability to handle and move products as needed.

• Comfortable working in refrigerated and cold production environments.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Get started in food quality assurance without needing previous QA experience.

• Learn food safety, temperature monitoring, product inspections, and sampling procedures.

• Develop skills that can open doors to future QA and food safety positions.

• Gain experience in an established food manufacturing environment.

• Opportunity for long-term employment and career development.

Ready to turn your food industry experience into an opportunity in quality assurance? Apply today!

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