Quality Assurance Technician

POSITION: QUALITY ASSURANCE LAB TECHNICIAN / PRE-OP INSPECTOR SHIFTS: 3rd Shift - 10:30 pm - 8 am (Sunday - Thursday) REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR - QUALITY ASSURANCE BENEFITS & PERKS - QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

• Top Work Place Winner
• Weekly Pay
• Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products
• Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance
• Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings
• Full Medical Benefits
• 401K/ Profit Sharing
• Generous PTO
• Bonus Potential (Referral Bonus & Years of Service Bonus)

SCOPE - QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN Provides administrative and clerical support to the QA Department. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

• Performs daily thermometer and scale calibration verification. Record keeping and logging.
• Performs pre-operational inspections on complex machinery.
• Performs ATP swabbing and maintains the program.
• Performs allergen swabbing and maintains the program.
• Assists in Environmental swabbing.
• Performs any other task assigned to the QA dept lab techs.
• Maintain and organize results from fat and moisture testing, proof spreadsheet, and email to the required group.
• Maintains Foreign Materials log and spreadsheet.
• Review and log APTEAN quality records daily for failed tests or other trends.
• Reviewing Records with external auditors within areas of responsibility.
• Carrying out other support functions and activities as required.
• Maintains Foreign Materials log and spreadsheet
• Carrying out other support functions and activities as required.

SUCCESS CRITERIA - QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

• Safety/GMP/Food Safety/Quality policies followed
• BRC Compliance
• Reporting accuracy
• Customer requirements met
• Attendance requirements met

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry
• Experience in Quality Assurance
• Ability to read and interpret Laboratory instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of GMP’s, USDA, and OSHA regulations and BRC requirements.
• Must be trained in chemical usage and hazard communication.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
• Must be able to work in 36-40-degree temperature facility.
• Strong sense of urgency
• Skill in using a personal computer and various software applications.
• Skill in being a self-starter.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• This position is onsite.

PHYSICAL/ENVIROMENTAL FACTORS: - QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

• Repetitive hand motions, reaching, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk on most of the shift.
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, twist, bend, and lift various weights as needed.

• Exposure to cold, humid environments with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees.
• Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels
• Exposure to strong odors, including ammonia.
• Exposure to slippery and wet conditions