Quality Technician II

In this role as a night shift Quality Technician II, you will engage your passion for food safety to provide front line support to manufacturing. You will be responsible for supporting operations to ensure alignment to all policies and practices in the Kellogg Food Safety Plan. Use your interpersonal skills in building collaborative relationships. Act as the Go-to-Resource for ensuring quality and food safety of our delicious Cheez-It brand produced at the Cary Bakery. Excited for what lies ahead? We are too!

What is 1”x1” and first produced in 1921? Cheez-It, the #1 cracker! Be part of something great by joining our Cary, NC facility, where you’ll be part of a diverse team that represents over 50 different nationalities. We have a high level of pride as we’ve been producing great food since 2001!

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete, this role will support Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast. Learn more about our bold next steps at UnleashingOurPotential.com.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

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  Quality Control – Provide on-shift guidance and support for all aspects of quality and food safety programs, including verification of Certificates of Analyses (COA) for all incoming raw materials and packaging. You will respond to Food Safety incidents, review, and verify Critical Control Points and execute the environmental monitoring program.
• Taking the Lead – Acting as the facility document control lead. You will be a critical on-shift team member and will communicate deficiencies and drive follow-up. Solve problems by identifying, defining, analyzing to determine the best course of action in a timely manner.
• Audit Ready & Safety Driven– You will be conducting plant food safety and security audits and continually looking for food safety hazards and opportunities for improving the plant and process. You will also be conducting daily product evaluation and employee training in food safety, HACCP, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Cross-Functional Support – That’s where your team skills come in. You will also support plant projects, including new equipment and new products. You will have the opportunity to lead continuous improvement projects as well and take ownership for critical pre-requisite programs as an Internal Auditor. You will be part helping to coach a highly engaged team that supports the Quality Digital programs and an environment of learning and growth.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• High School diploma/GED with 2 years of directly related Food and / or Pharmaceuticals Industry experience.
• Intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft software applications
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in food safety, food technology, biology, microbiology, pharmaceuticals, or quality assurance.
• Experience with SAP
• Able to commit to working the following schedule: 6p-6am on a 2-2-3 rotation with every other weekend off on a long-term basis.

WHAT’S NEXT

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email USA.Recruitment@kellogg.com.

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles.

Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create the future of food,

Kellogg Recruitment