Quality Assurance Technician

BandD Foods; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality and safety. This role involves monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and compliance. Join a family-owned company that values diversity and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K with employer match

Profit sharing

Free food

Qualifications

• Responsible for monitoring GMPs, HACCP, and SOPs during production.
• Conduct preoperative inspections and monitor employee practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw chicken to ensure quality standards.
• Control cooling and packaging processes to inhibit microbial growth.
• Perform internal plant audits and monitor metal detectors.

Skills

Good communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to read and write English

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

General Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Tech is responsible for monitoring and documenting that the GMPs, HACCP, Finished Product Specifications, Process Sheets, and SOPs are followed during production to ensure the quality of our products. The facility includes cold areas (below 50°F) and warm areas due to cooking operations. Your major duties are listed below.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Preoperative inspections of equipment and facility
2. Monitoring and record-keeping of inspections
3. ATP swabs
4. Operational inspections including facility housekeeping
5. Monitoring employee practices
6. Ensuring cleanliness of equipment, tools, and utensils
7. Monitoring and record-keeping of inspections
8. Boot foamers inspection
9. Response to foreign material incidents
10. Product hold, segregation, and release
11. Product sampling and microbiological testing
12. Calibration of thermometers
13. Calibration of scales
14. Internal plant audits

Cutting Room

Inspect incoming raw chicken breasts and dark meat to ensure they meet condition, temperature, bones, skin, veins, and cartilage specifications. Handle refrigerated raw materials safely, maintaining required temperatures during processing.

Fry Line

Ensure all breaded, battered, and baked products are cooked and/or cut at required times and temperatures. Control physical aspects of the product such as sizing, uniformity, defects, batter pickup, flavor, and odor. Weigh samples and record grading results.

Packaging Room

Control cooling/freezing and packaging processes to inhibit microbial growth and preserve products. Monitor metal detectors to ensure finished products are safely packaged. Perform other duties as assigned across all areas.

Desired Background/Experience

Good communication skills, ability to read and write English, math, and computer skills. Detail-oriented with a positive attitude. High School diploma or equivalent required.

Benefits

Tamarack Foods offers a competitive salary and benefits including health and dental insurance, 401K with employer match, and profit sharing.

About Tamarack Foods

Based in Americus, Georgia, Tamarack Foods is a USDA-inspected manufacturer of battered and fried protein products. It is a family-owned business and sister company to B and D Foods in Boise, Idaho. We value diversity, offer competitive compensation, benefits, profit sharing, and a supportive environment, plus free food!