QA Technician I – Food Quality & Safety

Pilgrim; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Elkhart, IN seeks a Quality and Assurance Technician to monitor product quality across manufacturing processes, run inspections, and help uphold GMP and food safety standards. You will perform tests, record results, and work with production teams to fix issues while supporting sanitation and pre-operational programs.

Candidates should be comfortable in cold environments, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and capable of overtime and weekend work to ensure regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform quality checks and documentation with accuracy.
• Familiarity with GMP and food safety regulations.
• Able to operate inspection and testing equipment as needed.
• Willing and capable of working overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods for quality.
• Perform tests, measurements, and record results.
• Document results and maintain quality records.
• Identify and report quality issues and assist with root cause analysis.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment as required.
• Communicate quality concerns to supervisors and production staff.
• Assist with food safety and sanitation tasks as needed.
• Support pre-operational sanitation and GMP programs.

Skills

Quality control

GMP

Food safety

Inspection

Cold environments

Lifting 50 lbs

Overtime

Weekend work

Daily tasks

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods in Elkhart, IN seeks a Quality and Assurance Technician to monitor product quality across manufacturing processes, run inspections, and help uphold GMP and food safety standards. You will perform tests, record results, and work with production teams to fix issues while supporting sanitation and pre-operational programs.

Candidates should be comfortable in cold environments, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and capable of overtime and weekend work to ensure regulatory compliance and