Technician, Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Why Work for KeHE? • Full-time • Pay Range: $25.00/Hr. - $25.00/Hr. • Shift Days: M-TH, Shift Time: 5:00 AM • Benefits after 30 days • Health/Rx • Dental • Vision • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA) • Supplemental life insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • Paid sick time • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD) • Employee stock ownership (ESOP) • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good. Sound good? KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor – is all about “good” and is growing, so there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you are enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we would love to talk to you! Primary Responsibilities POSITION PURPOSE: The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role involves conducting routine inspections, monitoring critical control points (CCPs), and ensuring adherence to food safety standards in line with SQF and other applicable regulations. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Essential Functions DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conduct quality control tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods, ensuring they meet established standards. • Perform sensory evaluations, physical tests, and environmental swabbing to assess product quality and safety. • Collect, label, store, and document retained samples for traceability and compliance. • Monitor compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., SQF, HACCP, GMP) and verify critical control points (CCPs). • Conduct routine inspections of production areas to identify and address potential food safety hazards. • Maintain detailed records of quality assurance activities, audit findings, and non-conformance reports. • Assist in training production staff on food safety procedures and proper quality control practices. • Investigate product complaints, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to improve processes. • Support internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and maintaining certification standards. • Collaborate with the FSQA team to enhance food safety protocols, process efficiency, and overall product consistency. • Assist in training production staff on food safety and quality procedures, ensuring proper practices are always followed. • Support the FSQA team in maintaining SQF certification standards and preparing for audits. • Other duties and projects as assigned. Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve food safety and quality issues. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and quality management systems. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or GED required. • Associate’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred. • Previous experience in food safety and quality assurance in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. • Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, GMP, and food safety audits. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. • Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. • Work in a manufacturing environment with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes. Apply Job!