Quality Assurance Technician

J.T.M. Food Group; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Free Meals

Uniforms

Shoe Allowance

Gym Membership

Health Screenings

Medical Benefits

401K/Profit Sharing

PTO

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

J.T.M. Food Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician / Pre-Op Inspector to support QA operations on 2nd shift (4:00 pm – 1:30 am, Mon–Fri). You will perform calibration verification, pre-op inspections, and swabbing programs to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, manufacturing/QA experience, and knowledge of GMPs, USDA, OSHA and BRC requirements. The role is onsite in a cold facility with a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; manufacturing QA experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food industry.
• Ability to read and interpret Laboratory instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of GMPs, USDA, OSHA, and BRC requirements.
• Chemical usage training and hazard communication knowledge.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to work in a 36–40°F facility; comfortable in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs thermometer and scale calibration verification; records results.
• Conducts pre-operational inspections on complex machinery.
• Performs ATP swabbing and maintains the program.
• Performs allergen swabbing and maintains the program.
• Assists in Environmental swabbing and related tasks.
• Maintains and organizes fat/moisture test results; logs to required group.
• Maintains Foreign Materials log and spreadsheet.
• Reviews APTEAN quality records daily for failures or trends.
• Reviews records with external auditors within areas of responsibility.
• Carries out other support functions as required by QA lab techs.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality Assurance

GMP/USDA/OSHA

Lab instructions

Chemical safety

Flexible scheduling

Team player

Cold storage

PC skills

Self-starter

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION: QUALITY ASSURANCE LAB TECHNICIAN / PRE-OP INSPECTOR

SHIFTS: 2nd Shift - 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Monday - Friday)

REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR - 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/ENVIROMENTAL 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.