Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift (Food Production)

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account and Health

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

West Liberty Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician Utility for the 1st shift in West Liberty, IA. The role focuses on inspecting and monitoring processes and products to ensure product quality is maintained at the highest standard, supporting the Quality Department.

This position requires basic computer skills, the ability to problem solve, and the capacity to work well with others. Candidates must pass post-offer drug tests and background checks, with overtime or weekend work possible

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related role preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Complete regular quality checks.
• Inspect and monitor processes and products.
• Conduct pre-op on lines for cleanliness and complete pre-op documentation.
• Audit process by using specifications.
• Monitor meat quality and complete AQL paperwork.
• Monitor code dates to assure proper dates are used.
• Monitor packaging and labeling for quality issues.
• Monitor team members for GMPs.
• Monitor product temperatures.
• Conduct housekeeping checks.
• Retain product when needed and document QA holds.
• Assist production with quality issues.
• Collect finished products for shelf life program.

Skills

Computer skills

Google Suite

Problem solving

Dependable

Teamwork

Customer service

Self-supervised

Education

HS Diploma

HACCP Certification

Tools

Excel (MS Office)

Job description

West Liberty Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician Utility for the 1st shift in West Liberty, IA. The role focuses on inspecting and monitoring processes and products to ensure product quality is maintained at the highest standard, supporting the Quality Department.

This position requires basic computer skills, the ability to problem solve, and the capacity to work well with others. Candidates must pass post-offer drug tests and background checks, with overtime or weekend work possible