QA – QUALITY ASSURANCE TECH

JBS USA; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, &

401(K) company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JBS USA in Olympia, WA is seeking a Quality Technician to join the Quality Assurance team. You will perform QA testing on products and raw materials on the plant floor and help ensure compliance with quality standards. The role reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and offers wage of $18.00-$20.00 per hour.

Dependable with attention to detail and good math and communication skills are essential. Experience in food manufacturing quality control is preferred, and bilingual Spanish is a plus;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification.
• Experience in food manufacturing quality control preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Good math skills.
• Must be well-organized with good attention to detail.
• Display strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work with others.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts quality assurance testing on products and raw materials on the plant floor.
• Investigates and determines causes of faulty work and advises production supervisors on corrective measures.
• Ensures sell-by and production dates are correct on product runs.
• Analyzes facts or circumstances to determine actions within standard practices; measures quality and reliability.
• May assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptable

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Resume Required

• Job Title: Quality Technician
• Department: Quality Assurance
• Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor
• Wage: $18.00-$20.00

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for processes, materials, and products. Analyzes process reports and troubleshoots problems to correct quality issues.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• 1. Conducts quality assurance testing on products and raw materials on the plant floor. a. Utilizes and/or adapts inspection equipment to meet quality control standards, make suggestions about procedures, standards and equipment to facilitate work and maintain product quality. b. Investigate and determine cause of faulty work and consult and advise production supervisors as to corrective measures. c. Ensures that sell-by and production dates are correct on product runs. d. Analyze facts or circumstances surrounding individual problems to determine what action should be taken within the limits of standard practices. e. Measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
• 2. May assume other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• § High School Diploma or equivalent certification
• § Experience in food manufacturing quality control preferred
• § Ability to speak, read, and write English
• § Good verbal and written communication skills
• § Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• § Good math skills
• § Must be well-organized with good attention to detail
• § Display strong work ethic and positive attitude
• § Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperation with others
• § Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance
• § Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, instructions and to deal with problems involving a few different variables.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITIES: Manufacturing work on the plant floor, standing or sitting for long hours, bending, stooping, and lifting.

HEARING: Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information, sometimes with loud background noise.

REPETITIVE MOTION: Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.

VISUAL ABILITIES: Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents, products, or operate machinery.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds throughout the day.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their work days.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment. Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, and company observed holidays. 401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.

Wage Scale $18.00 - $19.00 * Career Development: Out company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for are any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies , and proficiencies for the role. Empire is an equal opportunity employer EOE/VET/DISABILITY