QC Technician Jobs in Kentucky

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Company: Kelly Scientific Resources Location: Erlanger, KY Description: Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provides employment to 480,000 employees annually. Revenue in 2009 was $4.3 billion. Visit www.kellyservices.com. We are currently seeking qualified applicants for a direct hire position with a local company who produces and distributes candies and chewing gums in 130 countries worldwide. Our customer was established in 2001 and some of its brands are household names and are much-loved throughout five continents. Products include Mentos, Fruittella, Airheads, and many more.As a Quality Control Technician you would be responsible for supporting efforts to ensure and improve the quality of products and processes throughout the organization by maintaining quality metrics to monitor quality levels, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective, permanent and systemic solutions. Monitors/Collects qualitative and quantitative data for all products (work in progress, raw materials, and finished products) manufactured in the facility to ensure that products meet specifications. Testing includes physical parameters of raw materials and finished products (water activity, pH, moisture, brix, bulk density, etc.) and entry of data into Excel spreadsheets. Decides product disposition based on testing results.Qualifications needed:A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline (prefer food science or chemistry, biology) and at least 3 years experience (preferable in a food manufacturing facility) or at least 5 years experience in a quality control function and a recognized Food Technician Certification. Ability to be flexible with extended work hours as this position will be required to rotate shifts every quarter (i.e. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rotations).Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FDA and OSHA regulations, and Labeling Laws.Relocation is not available for this position. Local area candidates are highly desirable. This position pays $35-40K commensurate on education and experience.APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!!Kelly Scientific Resources (KSR) is the leading scientific and clinical research staffing company in the world. We employ more than 700 clinical research professionals and 4,500 scientists on an average workday on a temporary, project and full-time basis in a broad spectrum of industries and disciplines. KSR has more than 100 locations in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim.Please visit us at www.kellyscientific.com to learn more.Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Quality Control Lab Technician Company: Manpower Professional Location: Louisville, KY Description: Quality Control Lab Technician - Visualize this. You work at a place that recognizes and values your contributions. Your work challenges you and keeps you interested every day. And it provides compensation worthy of your expertise and hard work. If that's your vision but not your current reality, you need a career change. Manpower Professional has the ideal opportunity for you. You're precision-oriented, intuitive and a stickler for doing it right. You have a solid working knowledge of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques and disposal methods. If this describes you, you'll want to learn more about this opportunity from Manpower Professional.As a Lab Technician, you'll:· Use a variety of standard laboratory equipment including: automated viscometers, an automatic titrator, NIR, GC, differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), and the usual balances, drying ovens, and glassware· Perform repeated chemical tests required for process control, raw material approval, and finished product verification · Communicate actively and effectively with process control and other personnel to ensure that they have the information needed to control the manufacturing process. · Obtain raw materials and process samples routinely from the plant for analysis · Release raw materials as needed· Enter data from test results into the computer· Work independently on a rotating 12-hour shift cycle to cover a 24/7 manufacturing operationYour proficiency with laboratory equipment and processes and analytical software will be key. Your responsibilities will be challenging. Your days varied. Your contributions appreciated and rewarded.You are motivated. Driven. You get things done. If this describes you, you will want to learn more about this rewarding opportunity. You can see it. More challenging work. A more interesting work environment. The opportunity to use your finely honed skills to make a real difference. And to collect pay that reflects your talent and expertise. If this is what you see for yourself, you need to talk to Manpower Professional.Besides gaining valuable experience with some of the most reputable organizations in the market, you'll gain access to Manpower Professional comprehensive benefits package.Shift Schedule:One day shift 7am-7pm Monday/Tuesday Off Wed/Thursday Night shift 7pm-7am Friday/Sat/ Sun Off Monday/Tues Day shift 7am-7pm Wed/Thursday Off Friday/Sat/Sun We offer all the advantages you would expect from an industry leader - including a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, training and much more.We've got the right opportunity. Tell us why you're the right person! Apply today.