QA Technician Entry Level

AURORA PACKING CO INC•North Aurora, IL

5h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

We use E-VERIFY! AURORA PACKING COMPANY INC. INVITES YOU TO JOIN OUR GROWING WORKFORCE TODAY! At Aurora Packing Company we firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities for all our employees. For nearly eight decades we have been harvesting and delivering high-quality meat both domestically and globally. Join us and discover a work experience and where you can learn and grow as we look to increase our workforce and production. We offer competitive wages and benefits: Starting at $19.65 per hour and Union Benefits. Employee Referral UP TO $900 Bonus THE PRODUCTION WORKER position is responsible for entry-level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Aurora Packing Company policies and procedures. Applicants will be considered for any general production type opening in any department that may include, but not limited to: Humane treatment to all livestock, including incoming cattle inventory. Perform pre-operational duties, cattle inspections, QA line inspections, KPI Inspections, Packaging KPI’s, label and pallet inspections, E.coli swabbing, and trim line daily. Daily control of Standard Operating Procedure documents and HACCP documents. Daily interaction with on-site USDA Inspectors. Live cattle audits on a weekly basis. Enforce the Good Manufacturing Practices and SSOP’s to ensure the safe production of quality food. Stop the line when food safety incidents occur, or when the line is overflowing with excessive product and spilling onto the production flooring, as required by the FSIS USDA Inspector Services. Assist in training other team members and setting a good example. Performs various other production duties as assigned. Performs quality checks on trimmed meat. Follows the company's Good Manufacturing Practice program to produce safe, quality food. Performs various other production duties as assigned by management. Ability to work in Hot areas where the temperature could range between 60°F to 80°F and cold areas where the temperature could range between 32°F to 42°F. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Routinely perform a variety of tasks that require manual product handling and the use of hand tools, knives, machinery, and other equipment. A variety of arm and hand movements are required in applying force and repetition; grasping, pinching, pulling, lifting, extending, and flexing the hands and arms to perform tasks. Continuously stand and walk for the duration of the shift (normally 7-12-hour shifts), sometimes on wet, slippery surfaces.Lift, carry lower, push and pull heavy objects or loads that can weigh up to 50 lbs.Reach overhead, bend, and twist, climb ladders, steps, stairwells, and walkways.

Requirements

Must be open to being cross-trained in multiple areas and/or departments.
Must be willing and able to work overtime, including weekends, when scheduled.
Must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Humane treatment to all livestock, including incoming cattle inventory.
Perform pre-operational duties, cattle inspections, QA line inspections, KPI Inspections, Packaging KPI’s, label and pallet inspections, E.coli swabbing, and trim line daily.
Daily control of Standard Operating Procedure documents and HACCP documents.
Daily interaction with on-site USDA Inspectors.
Live cattle audits on a weekly basis.
Enforce the Good Manufacturing Practices and SSOP’s to ensure the safe production of quality food.
Stop the line when food safety incidents occur, or when the line is overflowing with excessive product and spilling onto the production flooring, as required by the FSIS USDA Inspector Services.
Assist in training other team members and setting a good example.
Performs various other production duties as assigned.
Performs quality checks on trimmed meat.
Follows the company's Good Manufacturing Practice program to produce safe, quality food.
Performs various other production duties as assigned by management.