FSQ Technician - 2nd Shift ($20.00 to $23.25 includes shift differential)

Landmark Snacks Group; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Snacks Group in Beatrice, NE is seeking a QA Technician to join the FSQA team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining quality in assigned areas by following regulatory, company, and customer policies.

You will report to the QA manager, perform tests and inspections, calibrate equipment, and analyze samples from raw materials to finished products, including pH and gluten. The ideal candidate has attention to detail, good problem-solving skills, and can work graveyard shifts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company and customer quality standards are met.
• Conduct quality tests, inspections, and calibrate equipment.
• Analyze samples from raw materials to finished products.
• Analyze pH, gluten, and water activity.
• Communicate findings to FSQA Manager with recommendations.
• Ensure employees follow safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Excel

Written communication

Team oriented

Tools

Equipment calibration

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Beatrice, NE 68310Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $23.25 HourlyJob Shift: Graveyard

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.

QualificationsSkills 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