PK Quality Control Technician

Brakebush Chicken; Town of Westfield (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush is seeking a PK Quality Control Technician for the 2nd shift in Westfield, WI. The role ensures QA/QC compliance, verifies packaging and line checks, and completes documentation per SQF policies. The technician collaborates with production to uphold best practices and food safety standards.

Typical hours are 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and wage is $24.85 per hour. Candidates should pass drug and background checks and be able to work in a fast-paced, noisy production environment with PPE.

Qualifications

• Well motivated, work well with little supervision and communicate with coworkers.
• Knowledge of basic Food Safety and hygiene.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized and think on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Perform frozen temperature and line metal detector checks.
• Perform bag x-ray/bag metal detector/box x-ray checks.
• Bone checks (Line 1).
• Verify slicer blade conditions (Line 1).
• Complete product quality checks on finished product (sieve testing, counts, dimensions).
• Ensure proper date code information on bags.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Data entry in Infinity system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Title: PK Quality Control Technician, 2nd Shift

City, State: Westfield, WI

2nd Shift Quality Control

Packing Room Quality Control Technician

HOURS: 1:00p.m.- 9:30p.m. (Hours will vary dependent on line assignment)

WAGE: $24.85 per hour (QA Tech 1 Level)

JOB SUMMARY: It is the responsibility of the Packing Room Quality Control Technician (PRQCT) to follow work instructions and complete all assigned tasks. It is also the responsibility of the PRQCT to complete all required documentation relevant to SQF Policies and QA/QC related issues arising during the shift. Communication and teamwork are expected of this individual. Quality Assurance is a policy enforcement department, so the PRQCT is expected to enforce company policies regarding employees' behaviors. This position should always exemplify "best practices".

OPERATOR JOB DUTIES:

• Perform frozen temperature and line metal detector checks.
• Perform bag x-ray/bag metal detector/ box x-ray/box metal detector checks
• Bone Checks (Line 1)
• Verify slicer blade conditions (Line 1)
• Complete product quality checks on finished product (sieve testing, box counts, dimensions, etc.)
• Ensure proper date code information are on bags
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Required paperwork
• Complete data entry in the Infinity system.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment may be wet and can consist of temperature extremes and excessive noise levels. Employee will be required to adhere to general safety and food safety protocols which will include wearing proper PPE. This position consistently works with and around moving parts. Attention to surroundings is crucial as it is a very busy production/manufacturing environment. This position will rotate throughout every production line on a scheduled basis and will also be trained as a backup for the Fully Cooked Quality Control Technician. Safety training is provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Well motivated person, work well with little supervision, work and communicate well with fellow employees, and is quality conscious. Basic knowledge of Food Safety and hygiene. Must be able to multi-task, stay organized, and think on their feet. Must meet the physical abilities evaluation requirements for this position. Must successfully complete all required training including Lock Out/Tag Out/ Math Test.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

We are unable to provide or assume work sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.