POSITION SUMMARY

The QA Technologist is responsible for completing product testing and compliance reports for the CKE Quality Assurance Product Compliance Program. This role provides technical support to CKE’s Product Development teams by assisting in reviewing, handling, and preparing procedures for existing products or reintroducing products through laboratory and test kitchen analysis.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Quality Assurance, or Product Development
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural or Food Science, Biology, or a related field or combination of equivalent experience and education
• Must have basic knowledge of Food Safety Programs (HACCP, GMPs, etc.), and Standard Operating Procedures
• Must be knowledgeable in various food product/processing principles, restaurant equipment & preparation systems
• Must have practice and/or working knowledge of product inspections and analysis
• Must have good organization, problem-solving skills
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have a strong understanding of Statistics, specifically statistical process control
• Must be proficient with computers and applicable programs

MAY PERFORM ANY OR ALL THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:

• Conduct laboratory testing of CKE food products and record data
• Maintains daily laboratory calibration log for all lab equipment
• Schedules annual laboratory equipment calibration with 3rd party vendor
• Monitors test kitchen and lab inventory by ordering products
• Manage product ordering from the distributor for CKE and 3rd party labs
• Be available to receive orders from distributors and organize products received
• Organize and execute cross-functional product showing
• Aide in Sensory Analysis with a cross-functional team
• Organize and maintain a list of samples received and notify appropriate parties
• Maintains databases containing QA product data
• Attends training to remain current on industry trends
• Participates in company meetings, webinars, and conference calls
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements

THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Why are you applying for this role?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Franklin, TN 37067 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Franklin, TN 3706