QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

JBS USA; North Carolina; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Better Futures Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking an hourly Quality Assurance Technician to join our team in North Carolina. The role conducts product testing, food safety audits, and HACCP/USDA compliance activities, ensuring quality and safety across processing operations.

The QA Technician reports to the QA Supervisor and collaborates with production staff to meet specifications and document findings. Responsibilities include testing protocols, audits, recalls simulations, reporting results, and maintaining flexible work

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related experience in the food processing sector.
• Experience with meat processing equipment and product specifications is beneficial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility with shift start and end times.
• Resume required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with product specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor production staff adherence to specifications.
• Work with production staff on testing protocols to meet USDA and HACCP requirements.
• Raise awareness of deviations from USDA regulations or HACCP requirements.
• Assist in testing new equipment and process instructions.
• Conduct quality audits and product quality checks, including recalls.
• Prepare reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Maintain flexibility with scheduling.

Skills

Quality assurance

Statistical methods

Microsoft Office

Job description

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN ($20.90/HR) JBS is seeking an hourly QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN Team Member! Position starts at $20.90 per hour.

Resume required for this position. Applicants will not be considered without a resume.

Benefits Include

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Better Futures Program
• Career development opportunities

Purpose And Scope

• Reporting to the QA Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for conducting all product testing, food safety audits, equipment testing to ensure compliance with HACCP and USDA requirements and any other associated testing and process validation connected with food quality and/or safety. He/she is responsible to ensure food quality, and safety in accordance with good manufacturing practices. The Q. A. technician will present a professional and respectful attitude when dealing with both internal and external contacts and will work towards facilitating a team atmosphere within the service center.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the QA Supervisor, the QA Technician will be familiar with all JBS product specifications and standard requirements for manufacturing our products.
• Monitors production staff’s adherence in meeting product specification.
• Works directly with production staff on testing protocols and requirements to meet and exceed USDA food quality and safety requirements.
• Ensures production management is aware of any possible deviations from or violations of USDA regulations or HACCP requirements.
• Assist in the testing and evaluation of new equipment and process instructions to effectively meet product specifications.
• Conducts quality audits and product quality checks. As directed, conducts mock and real time product recalls to test food safety and quality processes.
• Prepares reports as necessary to record findings and recommendations from testing.
• Must have flexibility with schedules worked.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have 2 – 4 years of related experience within the food processing sector. Experience with meat processing equipment and product specifications will be beneficial, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications is required, as are excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• An ability to utilize standard statistical methodology and good analytical capabilities are essential for success in this position.
• Flexibility with shift start time and end time.

Training

• Must develop an understanding of proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Understanding and ability to modify HACCP processes and procedures as they relate to food processing requirements.
• SDA requirements for Food safety and quality.
• Training Requirements:
• HACCP
• Safety and Health Orientation
• Lockout Training Requirements:
• General Lockout Procedure training.

Work Environment

Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently around 34 degrees, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their workdays.

About JBS

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our Mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our Core Values

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability