QA Technician

Brakebush•Westfield, WI

About The Position

The QA Technician reports to and derives authority from the QA Supervisor or Lead Person, and may take action as necessary to carry out assigned duties. The role performs quality assurance testing, product and facility inspections, sample collection, monitoring verification, and related record keeping. It also assists with receiving inspections and checks incoming poultry and dry ingredients against company specifications. The position involves working in varying temperatures and environments, including exposure to dust, noise, and slippery floors. Some heavy lifting is required. Appropriate personal protective equipment and other equipment must be worn as necessary or required. Hours are listed as 8:45 p.m.–5:15 a.m. and may vary. The wage is $25.35 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet weight-class requirements for classes 1, 4, 5, 13, and 14, or be willing to test.
Applicants who have not previously taken the math test must take it; a minimum score of 50% is required.
Certified power-jack operator or willingness to become certified.
Self-motivated, quality-minded, and reliable.
Able to work with little supervision.
Able to use a paging/mobile phone system.
Strict confidentiality is required.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Must have legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot provide or assume work sponsorship of employment visas.
Able to tolerate extended periods of standing and walking and variations in temperature, humidity, and flour exposure.
Able to perform some heavy lifting and work around dust, noise, and slippery floors.

Nice To Haves

Computer knowledge.
Ability to work well with other departments.

Responsibilities

Perform batter tests, net-weight checks, product-temperature checks, box counts, and portion-weight checks.
Inspect boneless product and check inedible docks.
Check scales and metal detectors.
Maintain and file general records, including receiving-related records.
Prepare bone and contamination reports and report meat inspection results.
Verify monitoring tests to satisfy HACCP requirements.
Collect samples for bacteria testing and fat and moisture testing.
Check formulations, marination, and brine.
Inspect returned product and complete related paperwork.
Perform free-fatty-acid oil tests and differentiate test colors.
Perform cooler checks and thermometer calibration checks.
Conduct weekly bug-light checks and monthly interior and exterior rodent-trap checks.
Conduct interior and exterior sanitation inspections.
Assist with receiving inspections, including incoming chicken, sized products, poultry net weights, and dry ingredients.
Label incoming skids with the appropriate accept or reject labels.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.