Quality Assurance Technician -Entry Level

J.M. Smucker Co • McCalla, AL

8d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level Quality Assurance Technician position located in McCalla, Alabama. The role is designed to provide a positive and encouraging work environment where employees can deliver their best work. Smucker is committed to supporting every employee as part of its commitment to be an employer of choice, offering a comprehensive benefits package effective from the first day of employment. The company culture is rooted in its Basic Beliefs, emphasizing boldness, kindness, doing the right thing, playing to win, and fostering a strong community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.
• Good communication skills are required both verbally and written.
• Ability to use a computer and input data required for quality and/or production.
• Ability to give and receive feedback.
• Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
• Regularly required to stand and lift.
• Must be able to stand and walk at minimum 90% of the time.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, days, or nights.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to 60 pounds and should be able to lift 35-60 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to work in a cold (-10 degrees F) freezer environment on an as-needed basis.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast, oils, and peanut butter as well as other materials.
• Must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.
• May be required to enter confined spaces occasionally.
• Repetitive motion, reaching, handling/feeling frequently (60-90% of the time).
• Hearing protection required.
• Minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses.
• Must pass a standard eye exam.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow site attendance policy.
• Follow the J.M. Smucker Basic Beliefs and Code of Conduct.
• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Understand and support the J.M. Smucker McCalla safety program policies and perform work-related activities in a safe manner.
• Recognize unsafe working conditions and suggest new safety standards as appropriate.
• Understand, follow, and improve documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment.
• Create or update documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, CIL Improvements).
• Provide coaching and guidance to operational technicians on quality and food safety requirements, procedures, and best practices.
• Must be able to work flexible work schedules and overtime as needed.
• Follow skill progression to improve skill and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Report quality department data including FG/RM age inventories and trending of daily paperwork results.
• Manage FG/RM/Packaging holds system as well as the trending and reporting of holds for each team.
• Review, verify, and file RM receiving sheets, COA verifications and management of commodity hold.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and perform as a member of a team.
• Handle daily FG micro samples, including maintenance of testing database and organization of retention samples.
• Perform cleaning/sanitation activities when needed.
• Use a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data; utilize basic computer programs for e-mail and online training resources.
• Perform the monitoring of quality equipment throughout the facility (Thermometer, Air Flow, Scales, etc.).
• Serve as trainer for team quality training; responsible for building technician quality skills and providing ongoing coaching.
• Ability to operate sanitation equipment and material handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Ability to select and use appropriate basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.
• Identify and correct equipment defects.
• Analyze information using principles of math and statistics.
• Ability to identify visual defects and make corrections as needed.
• Solve problems using analytical troubleshooting, critical thinking, and root cause analysis.
• Use continuous improvement tools to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; document, communicate, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct routine quality inspections, audits, and verification activities to identify and address product or process deviations.
• Assist with audits, investigations, special projects, and other quality assurance initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance
• 80-hour vacation accrual
• 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match
• 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days
• Parental leave
• Annual holiday bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED