QA Technician

About the role

Ensure that products produced, in your area of responsibility are in accordance with established QA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Batter tests
• Net weights
• Product temperature checks (frozen/fully cooked)
• Box counts/portion weight checks
• Boneless product inspection
• Inedible dock checks
• Hold/release record keeping
• Scale/metal detector checks
• General record keeping/filing
• Condemned/contamination reports
• Research data for customer complaints
• Sample collection for bacti/prep and fat and moisture
• Formulation/marination checks
• Returned product inspection/paperwork
• FFA test on oils
• Cooler checks
• Assist with receiving inspection
• Bug light checks (weekly)
• Rodent trap checks (inside/outside) (monthly)
• Thermometer calibrations
• Sanitation inspections (inside/outside)
• Mid‑shift swabs (as requested)
• Verify monitor tests to satisfy HACCP/SQF
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Exposure to varying temperatures from warm to cold, some heavy lifting, dust, noise, slippery floors. Must wear appropriate PPE and other equipment as necessary or required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pass company math test
• Computer knowledge and ability to work well with other departments
• Self‑motivated, quality‑minded, reliable
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to use radio/phone system
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Meet the physical abilities evaluation for this position
• Successfully complete all required training
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test and background check

Pay

$25.35 per hour

Schedule

8:45 p.m. – 5:15 a.m., Sunday through Thursday (3rd shift)