QA Tech 1 - Food Manufacturing (Cold Environment) $20.95 HR

QA Tech 1 - Food Manufacturing (Cold Environment) $20.95 HR; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas in Jackson, MS is seeking a QA Tech 1 to support quality assurance in a plant environment. The role focuses on finished goods checks, sampling for Hold & Release, and ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, PPE, and sanitation guidelines.

You will perform product sampling, log results, conduct seal integrity tests, identify non-conformances, and assist with shiftstart tank maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English; basic math comprehension.
• GED/High School Diploma is required.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist QA in maintaining GMP/PPE/Safety and HACCP compliance.
• Perform product sampling and follow PCT sampling procedures.
• Sample finished products for Hold & Release; log and submit tests.
• Conduct seal integrity tests and adjust equipment for 100% compliance.
• Identify non-conformances and report to supervisors.
• Log leaks, non-conformances, and samples in QA database.
• Assist with start-of-shift tank cleaning and water level checks.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

English literacy

Basic math

Computer skills

Cold environment work

Stamina / physical work

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

• Jackson
• On-site
• $20.95

Job Description

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact.

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions.

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.

Join us at Bonduelle Fresh Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first and makes contributing to a better future through plant-based food our top priority.

Position Summary:

The QA Tech 1 is a key Quality Assurance role within the plant and supports QA team leads in safeguarding compliance with food safety and quality requirements. As a QA Tech 1 at Bonduelle Fresh Americas ("BFA"), you will embrace our vision of Giving People the Freedom to Eat HealthierTM through excellence and daily performance of essential quality assurance functions, including finished goods checks and sampling for PCT testing (Hold & Release products).

What you will Do:

• Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.


• Understand and implement requirements for product sampling and sample product following PCT sampling procedures established by the customer and corporate QA.


• Sample finished product for Hold & Release PCT sampling as required by customers; prepares logs and submits samples for Hold & Release tests.


• Conduct seal integrity tests on finished products and ensure PMOs/SMOs perform equipment adjustments as needed to ensure 100% compliance with seal integrity.


• Identify all non-conformances, document and report it to the PMO/SMO and production leads for immediate follow-up; correct abnormalities and restore functioning where needed.


• Clean and/or fill-up the Haug tank at the start of every shift and maintain tank water level and cleanliness throughout the shift.


• Log leaks, non-conformances, and sample submissions in the QA database.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Pay is $20.95 an hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail.


• Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.


• Basic computer skills and ability to multitask.


• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24-hour plant environment.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ability to climb stairs numerous times a day.


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


• GED/High School Diploma.