Quality Assurance Tech (Clinton)

Schreiber Foods • Clinton, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Tech works at Schreiber Foods’ Clinton, Missouri plant, testing and inspecting products at various stages of production and shelf life to verify compliance with production schedules and customer specifications. The role requires learning and performing both lab grading and line QA duties, including rotation between the lab and production line. The employee maintains required Process Control Point (PCP) and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks, follows standard operating procedures and reaction plans, and supports food safety, product quality, and partner safety. The position also involves documenting results accurately, helping resolve quality issues, and coordinating with leaders and partners to complete holds and address problems in a timely manner.

The position requires intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills, verified through plant-administered tests with a passing score of 60 or higher before an interview. The employee works 12-hour shifts and may be asked to work various schedules, weekends, off-shifts, holidays, and overtime as needed. Work can involve cold and/or hot conditions, prolonged standing and walking, and use of an automated pallet jack. Required pre-employment screening includes a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills, with a passing score of 60 or higher on plant-administered tests before an interview.
• Ability to operate a computer and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and production orders.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and comprehending English.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and accurately document information.
• Ability to use proper lifting and LOTO techniques.
• Teamwork and compliance with plant policies and procedures.
• Dependable attendance, including attendance at work and meetings.
• Willingness to work weekends, off-shifts, holidays, and overtime as needed, and to perform assigned duties while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with partners and leaders.
• Ability to work in cold and/or hot conditions.
• Ability to bend, squat, twist, stoop, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, and lift or carry as required during shifts.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously during 12-hour workdays.
• Ability to operate an automated pallet jack and complete daily inspection forms.
• Successful completion of a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, housekeeping guidelines, safety guidelines, OSHA requirements, and designated PPE requirements.
• Identify and understand customer requirements and read and understand production orders.
• Enter and accurately record data in reports, spreadsheets, The Hive, LIMS, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Test product package integrity, oxygen and CO2 levels, labels, and code dates.
• Perform sensory and functionality testing of product quality as needed.
• Collect samples for keeping-quality and shelf-life checks and complete sample tags.
• Hold or release product according to quality parameters; identify defective product or packaging and place it on hold for re-inspection or rework.
• Record product information and data for charts, graphs, and analysis.
• Help resolve production-line issues related to food safety or product quality and complete required documentation.
• Maintain, perform, and audit Process Control Points and Critical Control Points and record the results.
• Rotate between lab duties and line QA responsibilities to cover both areas.
• Operate an automated pallet jack (Walkie Lift) using safe forklift practices and communicating around pedestrians; complete daily forklift inspection forms.
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris.
• Assist other Quality Assurance employees with issues and tasks as needed.
• Follow reaction plans for food safety, product quality, and customer-requirement outages, including contacting the appropriate leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the TL/TA.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation from day one, with an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP and an additional employer contribution toward retirement.
• Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Childcare assistance of up to $5,000 annually, including monthly contributions toward childcare expenses.
• Wellness incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities relevant to the role and career goals.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Partners Helping Partners program providing support to employees in need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed