QA Technician First Shift

JBS Foods•Elkhart, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for monitoring and verifying product quality throughout the manufacturing process. The position ensures that products meet company standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The QA Technician conducts inspections, performs tests, documents result, and works with production teams to maintain and improve quality standards.

Requirements

Work regularly in temperatures are near or below freezing (Coolers, Loading Dock Freezer)
Work in damp or cold conditions (20-30 Degrees-Fabrication)
Work in areas that require you to lift, pull, or push 50 lbs.
Work with sharp knives or a cutting tool
Willing and capable of working overtime when necessary
Available to work Day and Nights
Willing and capable of working Saturdays /Sundays
LIFTING/ PUSHING/PULLING – 10 lbs. -50 lbs. production
NEUTRAL WRIST - Repetitive hand motions and grasping.
REACHING – Reaching for product on the conveyor belt, reaching for boxes and lifting pork bellies from a big container
STANDING – Constant standing and walk throughs to different areas

Responsibilities

Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards
Perform quality checks, measurements, and testing using appropriate equipment and procedures.
Record inspection and test results accurately and maintain quality records.
Identify, document, and report quality issues and defects.
Assisting with investigating root causes of quality problems.
Verify compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
Calibrate and maintain inspections and testing equipment as required.
Communicate quality concerns and recommendations to supervisors and production personnel.
Assist the plant personnel when food safety and sanitation issues arise.
Reviewing the sanitation program as needed, including pre-operational sanitation.
Conduct pre-operational tasks to be compliant with food safety and quality regulations.
Analyze documents for product chemistry specifically salts, moisture, fats, and proteins look for trends and notify the supervisor of any findings.
Capable of doing swabs, validation tests, and back up for technicians when needed.
Support SQF audits
Ensure all staff within the facility follow GMP requirements.