Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

West Liberty Foods•West Liberty, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician inspects and monitors processes and products to ensure that product quality meets the highest standards. The role is based in West Liberty, Iowa, and is assigned to the 3rd shift. The hourly wage range is $19.85 per hour, with a $1.50 per hour shift premium. The technician completes quality checks, audits processes against specifications, monitors product and packaging quality, and documents inspection results. The role also supports production with quality issues and helps ensure that food safety, cleanliness, and product standards are maintained. West Liberty Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must apply online through the company careersite. Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical, and E-Verify. The company describes its commitment to predictable work schedules while noting that overtime, weekends, or holidays may occasionally be required to support production of perishable products.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a related role or field.
Food manufacturing experience.
HACCP certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Complete regular quality checks.
Inspect and monitor processes and products.
Conduct pre-operational checks on production lines for equipment and surrounding-area cleanliness, 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 the proper dates are 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.