LEAD QA TECH COLD - 1ST SHIFT

JBS Foods; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Marshalltown, IA seeks a Lead QA Technician for the Cold Side to oversee sanitation, audits, and temperature monitoring across the operation. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and leadership during supervisor absence.

Strong English communication, ability to type 50 WPM, and proficiency with Microsoft tools are essential. Candidates should be capable of working all shifts, lifting heaviness as needed, and operating in hot and cold environments.

Qualifications

• Inspect designated areas for cleanliness and sanitation to ensure daily operation.
• Perform regular audits of products to ensure quality and cleanliness.
• Monitor and record conditions of equipment, boxes, facilities, and temperatures.
• Observe hourly employees to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Must have experience with Microsoft and other computer programs.
• Ability to type at least 50 WPM and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings as scheduled or called.
• Complete necessary paperwork (sanitation reports, etc.).
• Verify accuracy of scales, equipment, and labels.

Skills

Team leadership in supervisor absence

English communication

Shift flexibility

Heavy lifting

Temperature tolerance

Microsoft Office

Computer programs

Typing 50 WPM

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Lead QA Tech - Cold

Division/Department: Pork

Location: Marshalltown

Job title: Cold Side – Lead QA Technician

Reports to: Cold Side QA Supervisor

Nonexempt Hourly Rate: Nonexempt

Type of position: Full-time

Hours: 1st Shift

General Description:

• Inspect designated areas for cleanliness and sanitation to ensure efficient and effective daily operation.
• Perform regular audits of products to ensure quality and cleanliness.
• Monitor and record condition of equipment, boxes, facilities, and temperatures of room, product, trailers, sterilizers.
• Complete necessary paperwork (i.e., sanitation report, etc.).
• Verify accuracy of scales, equipment, and labels.
• Observe hourly employees to ensure proper procedures are being followed.
• Attend meetings as scheduled of called.
• Perform various other duties as needed or assigned.

Required skills:

• Be able to overlook the team in Supervisor’s absence
• Be able to communicate written and verbally in English
• Be able to work all 3 shifts as needed
• Some heavy lifting required
• Able to work in both hot and cold temperatures
• Must have experience with Microsoft
• Must be able to work on various computer programs
• Must have the ability to type at least 50 WPM
• Attention to detail a must.
• Internal Candidates preferred

Education Requirements (if applicable)

• High school diploma or equivalent

Approved by: Marisela Ramirez

Title: Employment Manager

Posting Date: 09/28/2026 Closing Date: 10/08/2026

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS