QA Technician - Food Quality & Compliance

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Quality and Assurance Technician to monitor and verify product quality throughout manufacturing. You will inspect materials, perform tests, and document results to ensure compliance with company standards and customer specs.

The role collaborates with production teams to improve quality, support SQF audits, and uphold GMP and food safety requirements, including sanitation programs and pre-operational tasks.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Work regularly in temperatures near or below freezing (coolers, loading dock freezer).
• Work in damp or cold conditions (20-30 Degrees).
• Lift, pull, or push up to 50 lbs.
• Work with sharp knives or cutting tools.
• Willing and capable of overtime when necessary.
• Available to work Day and Nights; Saturdays/Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Perform quality checks, measurements, and testing using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Record inspection and test results accurately and maintain quality records.
• Identify, document, and report quality issues and defects; assist with root-cause investigations.
• Verify compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection/testing equipment as required.
• Communicate quality concerns and recommendations to supervisors and production personnel.
• Assist with sanitation programs and pre-operational sanitation.
• Review sanitation program and conduct pre-operational tasks to meet food safety and quality regulations.
• Analyze documents for product chemistry (salts, moisture, fats, proteins) and identify trends.
• Capable of swabs, validation tests, and backing up technicians when needed.
• Support SQF audits and ensure GMP adherence.

Job description

JBS USA in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Quality and Assurance Technician to monitor and verify product quality throughout manufacturing. You will inspect materials, perform tests, and document results to ensure compliance with company standards and customer specs.

The role collaborates with production teams to improve quality, support SQF audits, and uphold GMP and food safety requirements, including sanitation programs and pre-operational tasks.