Quality Assurance Technician | 2nd Shift

JB; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

401K Retirement Program

Gainsharing Incentive Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays

Safety footwear stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

J&B Group in St. Michael, MN is seeking an experienced FSQA Technician to join our fast-paced team. The role focuses on monitoring production, ensuring product quality, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities to contribute to continuous quality improvements.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, shift differential, and a schedule that fits a 3:30pm–12:00am shift pattern. Training is provided, and growth opportunities are highlighted throughout the program.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of production/QA experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft products and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Meat experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor facilities, equipment, and personnel on the production/warehouse floor.
• Perform visual inspection of raw materials to ensure specifications (quality, weight).
• Test manufacturing processes involving metal detection, injection, packaging, and antimicrobial interventions.
• Ensure compliance with SSOPs, GMPs, GWPs; act as first contact for food safety issues.
• Document results of monitoring and testing accurately.
• Maintain regular attendance to meet needs.
• Perform special FSQA projects or activities as assigned by FSQA management.

Skills

Meat experience

Production/QA experience

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced FSQA Technician to join our team. The desired candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Why YOU should work for us!

• Competitive wages and paid time off plans
• Robust benefits package offered 1st of the month following 30 days:
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage with additional supplemental coverage available
• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident coverage available
• Associate Purchase Program: product purchase at discounted rate

• Other wonderful benefits available:
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays, plus Floating Holidays
  • Financial coverage provided towards safety footwear
  • 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
  • Gainsharing Incentive Program: Unlimited earning potential when company financial goal is achieved
  • Associate Assistance Programs including but not limited to mental health resources, financial and legal support.
  • Excellent Growth and Development Opportunities
  • Job-specific Training Offered
  • Personal Development
  • Leadership Development

Compensation

• The starting pay for this position is $21.00/hour
• This position is eligible for a $2.00 shift differential

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am
• For this position, the first day of employment will follow a temporary training schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. After that, the first two weeks of training will run from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Once training is completed, employees will transition to their regular assigned schedule.

Location

• This position is at the St. Michael facility full time.

Essential Functions

• Production/Warehouse Floor Assistance:
  • Monitoring of facilities, equipment, work operations, and personnel;
  • perform visual monitoring of raw materials, to ensure product meets specifications (quality, weight, etc.);
  • perform monitoring and testing of manufacturing processes involving metal detection, injection, packaging, and/or antimicrobial interventions..
  • Monitor compliance with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Good Warehouse Practices (GWPs); interact with manufacturing or distribution management as first point of contact for food safety/quality issues
• Compliance:
  • Comply with all workplace safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Program, and facility policy requirements. Comply with the Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Warehouse Practices, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, and food safety/quality management system standards.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Accurately and completely document the results of required monitoring and testing activities
• Attendance:
  • Regular, timely attendance to meet company and customer needs
• Other duties as assigned:
  • Perform special projects or activities as assigned by FSQA management.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Familiar with Microsoft products with the ability to learn new systems/software applications quickly.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ Production/Q A experience
• Preferred: Meat experience and ability to recognize different meat products

Physical And Environmental Factors

• Safety Awareness - Follow all safety laws, policies, and procedures. Immediately report safety concerns to supervisor. Attend, and successfully complete, when applicable, all required safety training.
• Quality Awareness - Comply with the requirements of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), and Food Safety and Quality Food Programs (SQF).

J&B Group, an Equal Opportunity Employer, wishes to make our Careers website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [e-mail]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.