QA Technician

Brakebush Brothers Inc.; Westfield (AL); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers Inc. is seeking a QA Technician for 3rd shift in Westfield, WI. The role focuses on ensuring products comply with QA guidelines during the shift, including batter tests, net weights, temperature checks, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities include sample collection, contamination reports, and assisting with HACCP/SQF monitoring. Candidates must pass a math test, have a high school diploma, and be able to work with minimal supervision in a temperature-variable environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass company math test.
• Computer knowledge and the ability to work well with other departments.
• Self motivated, quality minded, reliable individual.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs up to 8 hours per day.
• Must successfully complete all required training and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products in your area meet QA guidelines.
• Batter tests and net weights checks.
• Perform product temperature checks (frozen/fully cooked).
• Box counts and portion weight checks.
• Inspect boneless product and conduct inedible dock checks.
• Maintain hold/release records and beverage with HACCP/SQF monitoring.
• Collect samples for bacti testing and moisture analysis.
• Record and report on any deviations or contamination.

Skills

Quality minded

Self motivated

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: QA Technician, 3rd Shift

City, State: Westfield, WI

Reports to: FSQA Senior Supervisor

3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technician

HOURS: 8:45p.m. - 5:15a.m. (Sun-Thurs)

WAGE: $25.35 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensure that products produced, in your area of responsibility are in accordance with established QA guidelines.

JOB DUTIES:

• Batter tests.
• Net weights.
• Product temperature checks (frozen/ fully cooked).
• Box counts/ Portion weight checks.
• Boneless product inspection.
• Inedible dock checks.
• Hold/ release record keeping.
• Scale/ metal detector checks.
• General record keeping/ filing.
• Condemned/ contamination reports.
• Research data for customer complaints.
• Sample collection for bacti / prep and fat and moisture.
• Formulation/ marination checks.
• Returned product inspection/ paperwork.
• FFA test on oils.
• Cooler checks.
• Assist with receiving inspection.
• Tolerant of extended periods of time standing, walking & variation in environment (temperatures, humidity, flour, etc.).
• Bug light checks (weekly). Rodent trap checks (inside/outside) (monthly).
• Thermometer calibrations.
• Sanitation inspections (inside/ outside).
• Mid-shift swabs (as requested).
• Verify monitor tests to satisfy HACCP/SQF.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to varying temperatures from warm to cold, some heavy lifting, dust, noise, slippery floors. Wear appropriate PPE and other equipment as necessary or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must pass company math test. Computer knowledge and the ability to work well with other departments is essential. Self motivated, quality minded, reliable individual. Must be able to work with little supervision. Ability to use Radio/phone system. Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs, up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to work with and handle confidential information. Must meet the physical abilities evaluation for this position. Must successfully complete all required training.

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.