QA Lab Tech - 2nd Shift

Entertimeonline; Odessa Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Vacation

401k Retirement Plan (matching at 6%)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Twin City Foods, Inc. is seeking a QA worker to ensure product quality on the production line at our Lake Odessa, MI facility. The role involves frequent sampling, code checks, temperature monitoring, and adherence to packaging specifications.

A start-up and end-of-shift QA check with metal detectors is required. The position emphasizes strict food safety practices, documentation, and teamwork within a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 4 (out of 8) hours per work shift, walk for 4 hours and sit for 4 hours.
• The pace of this job is considered routine.
• Lifting from the waist level is required; the heaviest weight lifted is 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Check quality of product approximately every half hour.
• Make sure adjustments are made especially for mixes, according to specifications.
• Check temperatures.
• Check 10 bags approximately every half hour for correct: Weights, Codes, Seals.
• Check cases for correct Codes, UPC, Items and numbers.
• Check for correct product type and stacking patterns.

Job description

• Location 801 Lincoln Street,Lake Odessa, MI, 48849,United States
• Base Pay $17.82 - $20.40 / Hour
• Job Category QA

Contact information

• Name Kristy Zelmer
• Phone [phone] ext. 5304

About Twin City Foods, Inc

Twin City Foods is a leading Frozen Vegetable Producer committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and sustainably sourced frozen vegetables to consumers worldwide. With a focus on innovation, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility, we have established ourselves as a key player in the frozen food industry. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and eager to learn QA Lab Technician.

Benefits of a QA Worker:

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• 401k Retirement Plan (matching at 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs (theme parks, movie theaters, gym memberships, etc.)

POSITION DUTIES

GRADER/LINE CHECKER

• Check quality of product approximately every half hour
• Make sure adjustments are made especially for mixes, according to specifications
• Check temperatures
• Check 10 bags approximately every half hour for correct:
• Weights
• Codes
• Seals
• Check cases for correct
• Codes
• UPC
• Items and numbers
• Check for correct product type
• Check stacking patterns and for slip sheets when necessary
• Check the metal detectors at start up, at 30 minute intervals (approximately) and at the end of production. Also after any maintenance work has been done on the line.
• Place product on hold if necessary
• Lead grader does inspection of processing area prior to start-up
• Do product flavor testing.

TICKET WRITER

Make certain correct product is brought out of the cold storage

• Maintains all paperwork on totes being brought out and used and on totes not used.
• Checks to make sure correct item numbers are being used:
• Slip sheets
• Day codes
• Checks stacking patterns
• Checks condition of the pallets
• Maintains all tracking paperwork for finished product

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB POSITION

This job position requires the following minimum physical abilities to adequately perform the above activities.

• STANDING – The employee needs to be able to stand for 4 (out of 8) hours per work shift, walk for 4 hours and sit for 4 hours.
• PACE – The pace of this job is considered routine.
• LIFTING – Lifting from the waist level is required. The average weight lifted is 1-2 lbs. The heaviest weight lifted is 30 lbs. Lifting frequency is as needed.
• TWISTING – This position does not require twisting.
• PUSH/PULL – Push/pull activities may occur 1-2 times per shift.
• HAND/WRIST – Involves fine hand and wrist movements for 4 hours per shift and pinching/gripping for 2 hours per shift. There is no repetitive wrist twisting or bending.
• ELBOWS – Elbow use is not necessary.
• SHOULDERS – Work required above shoulder level is at a maximum of 2 hours per shift. No forceful shoulder pushing/pulling is required.
• KNEES – Some squatting is required up to 5 times per day.
• CLIMBING – Climbing is required for 2 hours per shift up to a level of 3 steps above floor level.
• WALKING is expected to be one mile per day.
• VISION – 20/40 or better required with or without correction.
• COLOR VISION – Good color vision is necessary.
• HEARING – Must be able to hear better than 40 Db threshold level in at least one ear.

FOOD SAFETY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

GRADER/LINE CHECKER

• Use proper food safety PPE and follow proper hygiene procedures.
• Check product temperatures.
• Check the metal detectors at start up, at 30 minute intervals (approximately) and at the end of production. Also after any maintenance work has been done on the line.
• Place product on hold when sample contains a foreign material.
• Do necessary protein testing for allergens.
• Ensure that the “County of Origin” is listed on packaging.

Summary

Twin City Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: “ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .”

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 616-374-8837 or email at [e-mail].