FSQ Technician - 1st Shift ($19.00 to $22.25)

Landmark Snacks Group; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 63,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Snacks Group in Beatrice, Nebraska, is seeking a QA Technician to manage regulatory, company, and customer quality policies and programs within the FSQA team. You will report to the QA manager, perform tests, analyze samples, and ensure safety and quality standards are upheld in a fast-paced production environment.

The candidate should have a good eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Previous QA experience is preferred, but not required.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Proficient with Excel and Word Processing.
• Uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards.
• Work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented.
• Strong written communication and reading skills.
• Ability to operate or learn equipment.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Follow directions and assess product quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company and customer quality standards are met.
• Conduct quality tests, inspections, and calibrate equipment.
• Analyze samples for all areas of the processing plant, including raw materials and finished products.
• Analyze pH, Gluten, and water activity.
• Communicate findings to FSQA Manager with feedback and recommendations.
• Ensure employees follow safety regulations.
• Other duties.

Skills

QA experience

Teamwork

Time management

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Written communication

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Reading skills

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Beatrice, NE 68310

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.25 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

As part of our FSQA team, you would be responsible for ensuring the overall quality in your assigned area through the management of regulatory, company, and customer policies and programs. You will report directly to the QA manager. To ensure success as a QA Technician, you should have sound knowledge of testing procedures, a good eye for detail, and advanced problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company and customer quality standards are being met
• Conduct quality tests, perform inspection checks, and calibrate equipment
• Analyze samples for all areas of the processing plant, including raw materials and finished products.
• Analyze pH, Gluten, and water activity
• Communicate findings regarding food safety deficiencies to FSQA Manager and provides feedback and recommendations
• Ensure employees are following safety regulations
• Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous QA experience is preferred, but not required
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Ability to work on the computer and proficiently use Excel and Word Processing
• Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• Sufficient written communication and reading skills
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn equipment
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to assess products for quality compliance

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Noise level is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area – earplugs are required in some areas

Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the shift, using repetitive motion

Must be able occasionally lift, push, pull and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds across the plant for various needs

Spends time in cold environments

Must have good hand/eye coordination