Quality Assurance Technician

J.T.M. Food Group; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Free Meal Buffet

Free Uniforms

Shoe Allowance

Free Gym Membership

401K/Profit Sharing

Generous PTO

Bonus Potential

Job summary

J.T.M. Food Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift (Sun-Thurs) in Harrison, Ohio. You will support QA with daily calibration checks, pre-operational inspections, swabbing programs, and documentation for GMP compliance.

This is an onsite role reporting to the QA Manager. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, manufacturing/QA experience, and can work in 36–40°F environments with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry.
• Experience in Quality Assurance.
• Ability to read and interpret Lab instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of GMPs, USDA, OSHA regulations and BRC requirements.
• Trained in chemical usage and hazard communication.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Must work in 36–40°F facility.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Proficient with personal computers and software.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily thermometer and scale calibration verification. Records and logs results.
• Performs pre-operational inspections on complex machinery.
• Performs ATP swabbing and maintains the program.
• Performs allergen swabbing and maintains the program.
• Assists in Environmental swabbing.
• Maintains and organizes results from fat and moisture testing, proof spreadsheets, and emails to the required group.
• Maintains Foreign Materials log and spreadsheet.
• Reviews APTEAN quality records daily for failed tests or trends.
• Reviews records with external auditors within areas of responsibility.
• Carries out other support functions and activities as required.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Teamwork

Self-starter

Urgency

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

PC skills

Job description

POSITION: QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

SHIFT: 3RD - 10:30P to 8:00A (Sun - Thurs)

REPORTS TO: MANAGER - QUALITY ASSURANCE

Benefits & Perks – Quality Assurance Technician

• Top Work Place Winner
• Weekly Pay
• Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products
• Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance
• Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings
• Full Medical Benefits
• 401K/ Profit Sharing
• Generous PTO
• Bonus Potential (Referral Bonus & Years of Service Bonus)

SCOPE – QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

Provides administrative and clerical support to the QA Department.

Key Responsibilities – Quality Assurance Technician

• Performs daily thermometer and scale calibration verification. Record keeping and logging.
• Performs pre-operational inspections on complex machinery.
• Performs ATP swabbing and maintains the program.
• Performs allergen swabbing and maintains the program.
• Assists in Environmental swabbing.
• Performs any other task assigned to the QA dept lab techs.
• Maintain and organize results from fat and moisture testing, proof spreadsheet, and email to the required group.
• Maintains Foreign Materials log and spreadsheet.
• Review and log APTEAN quality records daily for failed tests or other trends.
• Reviewing Records with external auditors within areas of responsibility.
• Carrying out other support functions and activities as required.
• Maintains Foreign Materials log and spreadsheet
• Carrying out other support functions and activities as required.

SUCCESS CRITERIA – QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

• Safety/GMP/Food Safety/Quality policies followed
• BRC Compliance
• Reporting accuracy
• Customer requirements met
• Attendance requirements met

Experience And Skill Requirements – Quality Assurance Technician

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry
• Experience in Quality Assurance
• Ability to read and interpret Laboratory instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of GMP's, USDA, and OSHA regulations and BRC requirements.
• Must be trained in chemical usage and hazard communication.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
• Must be able to work in 36–40-degree temperature facility.
• Strong sense of urgency
• Skill in using a personal computer and various software applications.
• Skill in being a self-starter.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• This position is onsite.

Physical/Environmental Factors – QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

• Repetitive hand motions, reaching, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk on most of the shift.
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl, twist, bend, and lift various weights as needed.
• Frequently climb ladders, steep inclines, and enter confined spaces.
• Exposure to cold, humid environments with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees.
• Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels
• Exposure to strong odors, including ammonia.
• Exposure to slippery and wet conditions
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets. We participate in EVerify.