Bacon QA Technician: Elevate Food Quality & Compliance

Iowa Ag; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Ottumwa is hiring a Quality Assurance Tech responsible for verifying product codes, date codes, and belly codes meet customer specs. You will perform SSOPs, belly audits, and net weight verifications while coordinating with USDA and production teams to address issues.

Join a start-up environment backed by a global CPG leader, with opportunities to influence both strategic and tactical quality initiatives in a food processing setting.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in a science field preferred.
• Solid tenure in past positions (6-12 months) required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Excellent teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality levels of product.
• Monitor GMPs, SOPs and applicable employee hygiene standards.
• Perform quality checks and audits on product at specified times throughout the shift.
• Ensure all company safety guidelines are being followed per USDA standards.
• Work closely with management to achieve production and quality objectives.
• Perform various other duties as needed or assigned; schedules may vary.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Teamwork skills

Strong attendance

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in a science field preferred

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods in Ottumwa is hiring a Quality Assurance Tech responsible for verifying product codes, date codes, and belly codes meet customer specs. You will perform SSOPs, belly audits, and net weight verifications while coordinating with USDA and production teams to address issues.

Join a start-up environment backed by a global CPG leader, with opportunities to influence both strategic and tactical quality initiatives in a food processing setting.