Quality Assurance Technician
About The Position
JBS USA is hiring an hourly Quality Assurance Technician to monitor product quality and specifications in a meat processing facility. Starting pay is $20.90 per hour. Reporting to the QA Supervisor, the technician conducts product testing, food safety audits, equipment testing, and other testing and process validation to help ensure compliance with HACCP and USDA requirements and good manufacturing practices. The role supports food quality and safety and requires a professional, respectful approach with internal and external contacts and a commitment to teamwork. A resume is required for consideration.
Requirements
- A resume is required; applicants without one will not be considered.
- Two to four years of related experience in the food processing sector.
- Proficiency with Microsoft software applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to use standard statistical methodology and strong analytical capabilities.
- Flexibility with work schedules and shift start and end times.
- Ability to work long hours in a wet, damp, cold, no-kill food processing environment, frequently around 34 degrees, for most of the workday.
- Develop an understanding of proper hazardous-material handling.
- Understand and be able to modify HACCP processes and procedures as they relate to food processing requirements.
- Complete HACCP, Safety and Health Orientation, and Lockout training, including General Lockout Procedure training.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with meat processing equipment and product specifications.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply JBS product specifications and manufacturing standards under the guidance of the QA Supervisor.
- Monitor production staff adherence to product specifications.
- Work with production staff on testing protocols and requirements to meet or exceed USDA food quality and safety requirements.
- Ensure production management is informed of possible deviations from or violations of USDA regulations or HACCP requirements.
- Assist with testing and evaluation of new equipment and process instructions to meet product specifications.
- Conduct quality audits and product quality checks.
- Conduct mock and real-time product recalls as directed to test food safety and quality processes.
- Prepare reports recording testing findings and recommendations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Better Futures Program
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
