1SHT SHIFT QA TECHNICIAN

About the Role

This position is responsible for assuring regulatory compliance, customer specifications/quality issues, food safety and quality programs within the plant facility. This position reports directly to the Quality Supervisor of the department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Some

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Supervisor with designated daily tasks.
• Participate as a team member with Quality employees to review product performance, respond to questions and complaints, work with team members to ensure yield and efficiency expectations are met.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and direction of all quality, regulatory and food safety programs to ensure compliance with company, governmental and customer requirements and expectations.
• Assist in the areas of employee management, selection, training development, performance management, staff efficiencies, yield and efficiency opportunities. Documentation and tracking of identified opportunities.
• Train and assist in the cross training of techs and examiners.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Minimum 6 months of technical services/quality assurance, food safety, auditing, or production experience.
• Understanding of USDA requirements (HACCP).
• Able to rethink and improve business for continued growth.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to provide leadership/motivation to engage employees in the business.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) skills.
• Ability to learn and use knife skills.
• Internal applicants must have less than 2 attendance points and no written warnings or suspensions in the last calendar year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual (plus but not required).
• Computer skills and knowledge.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing stairs.
• Frequent visits to production areas; environment consists of: Hot, Cold, Smells.
• PPE Required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Incentive pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.
• Career Development: Our Company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
• Short Term Disability.
• Long Term Disability.
• JBS/Memorial Hospital Partnership.
• On-site bank.
• On-site cafeteria.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted meat sales.

Pay

Base Salary: $19.25 min - $23.38 mid

Schedule

Monday-Friday (Weekends as needed, flexibility as needed). Travel Requirements: 0-5%.