Kelly is currently hiring a **2nd shift QA Lab Tech** for a premiere client in **Calhoun, GA** . + Function: Quality + 12 months (possible Temp-to-hire) + Pay: $20.50/hr + Schedule: Second shift, 2 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday, 8 hours (some Saturday). + Report to: Quality Supervisor **Primary Purpose** Laboratory Technicians work with our Production, Sanitation, Maintenance and Warehouse teams in order to provide testing of samples, data integrity, and the overall integrity of our quality and safety for all Kerry ingredients for our customers. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** 1. Perform timely physical & analytical sampling and testing on finished goods using a variety of standard test methodology. 2. Responsible for HACCP program verifications and documentation. 3. Perform laboratory equipment calibrations, record, and communicate results. 4. Perform chemical titrations on in-house sanitation chemistry. 5. Perform aseptic microbiological sampling of products and environment. 6. Communicate any finished good, raw material, HACCP, GMP, or quality non-conformances or deviations in a timely fashion with production and quality management, put any non-conform product on Hold. 7. Comply with, follow, and help implement all plant GMPs, policies, SSOPs and SOPs. 8. Communication and inter-department / intra-department teamwork. 9. Discriminating sensory evaluation, critical thinking, and problem resolution. 10. Report all Accidents and Near-Misses immediately. 11. Work with our systems to enter all of our data and run reports. 12. Line pre-operation inspection, cleaning verification, documentation, release and communication of the results. 13. Train employees on quality subjects and procedures. 14. Perform laboratory housekeeping and upkeep. 15. Work assigned schedule and cover absences, come to work on time fully prepared. 16. Other duties and projects as assigned. The above listed duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. **Minimum Requirements** Experience: 1. Basic computer skills, with the ability to work in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Word. Kerry will train on our specific systems including SAP. 2. Strong organizational skills & excellent communication skills are essential. 3. Ability to read, write and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job. 4. Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions. 5. Ability to organize and plan ahead to maximize job efficiency and work safely. 6. Ability to drive for excellence in all areas; focus on effective internal and external customer-supplier relationships. 7. Ability to work in a team, with other departments, and with management. 8. Ability to work all scheduled shifts and report to workstation on time, fully prepared. Ability to work overtime to cover absences. Education: High School Diploma or GED **Preferred Skills & Qualifications** 1. Previous work experience within a laboratory environment. 2. Flavor/ Fragrance or food lab experience also preferred. **Working Conditions** 1. Food manufacturing plant 2. Warehouse environment 3. Laboratory environment 4. GMP / Uniform / Safety toe shoes / Hairnet **Physical Requirements** 1. Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work. 2. Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours at a time while wearing proper PPE (safety toe, slip resistant, full foot coverage shoes; hairnets / beard Nets; issued uniforms; hearing protection; and eye protection as required by plant). 3. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance, not on daily or weekly bases. Daily lifting of samples is 10 pounds or less. 4. Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments. As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. 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It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.