Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

West Libery Food•West Liberty, IA

3d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician inspects and monitors processes and products to ensure products meet high quality standards. The role performs routine quality checks throughout production, verifies cleanliness and equipment readiness, monitors product, packaging, labeling, temperatures, weights, and code dates, and documents inspections and quality issues. The technician also supports production with quality concerns and participates in the finished-product shelf-life program.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Basic computer skills, including use of Google Suite products.
Ability to solve problems.
Must be dependable and work well with others.
Good customer service skills.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands and work in a fast-paced environment with continuous change and challenges.
Must practice good personal hygiene.
Must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical, and E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a related role or field; food manufacturing experience is preferred.
HACCP certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Complete regular quality checks.
Inspect and monitor processes and products.
Conduct line pre-operational checks for cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas, and complete pre-op documentation.
Conduct metal detector checks before startup.
Audit processes using specifications.
Monitor meat quality and complete AQL paperwork.
Monitor code dates to ensure proper dates are being used.
Monitor packaging and labeling for quality issues.
Monitor team members for compliance with Good Manufacturing Procedures.
Monitor product temperatures.
Conduct housekeeping checks.
Monitor weight-control checks.
Retain and tag product when needed, complete QA Hold Forms, and document the hold.
Assist production with quality issues.
Collect finished products for the shelf-life program.
Perform other duties as assigned.