Quality Assurance (QA) Tech (2nd Shift)
About The Position
Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northorthland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Performance Pet, located in Mitchell, SD, works with brands both large and small to create an assortment of canned dog and cat foods. We are currently accepting applications for Quality Assurance Technician! We offer a starting base wage of $22.25/Hr. along with a $1/Hr. night shift differential, regular increases, and a benefits package.
Requirements
- Proficient with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Perform responsibilities with limited supervision and be able to make critical decisions based on observations
- Working knowledge of general manufacturing and laboratory practices, HACCP, ISO, regulatory guidelines, and the company’s SOPs
- Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with a cross-functional team
- Accurately record data on paper and in multiple software programs
- Ability to pass and maintain Hazardous Chemical Certification
- Basic mathematical skills
- Work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, rabbit, lamb, kangaroo, and egg
- Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
- Stand up to 100% of the workday
- Frequently lift up to 60 pounds while in Can Pack; occasionally lift up to 60 pounds when in other areas of rotation
- Frequently push/pull up to 25 pounds
- Frequently climb steps and/or ladders up to 10 feet and perform duties on an elevated surface
- Frequently walk and bend at the knees and/or waist
- Ability to tolerate varying environmental conditions such as extreme hot or cold, wet/slippery conditions, high noise levels, and strong odors
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferred
- Canning experience, a plus
- Strong attention to detail and desire for facility cleanliness and high-quality products
Responsibilities
- Complete weekly rotations to cover various aspects of quality assurance
- Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements including environmental and food safety
- Perform routine pre-operational inspections of facility equipment to ensure sanitation/quality compliance
- Communicate effectively with personnel and advise them on food safety and quality standards if a concern is noticed; escalate concerns to leadership if production needs to be stalled
- Monitor temperatures and cook times of canned products; sign off if process was completed correctly
- Perform basic visual and equipment-aided laboratory tests to ensure our products meet customer specifications and are sealed properly, free of contamination, and are uniform
- Review finished product for label accuracy, correct can weights and fill levels, and also to ensure cases are wrapped properly for storage/shipment
- Ensure facility is always “audit ready” by staying organized and completing daily paperwork accurately
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives such as updating SOPs, when needed
- Follow all company safety policies, practices, procedures, and improvement initiatives
- Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
