Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

West Liberty Foods; West Liberty (IA); In loco; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Discount Benefits

Voluntary Benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

West Liberty Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift in West Liberty, Iowa. The role focuses on inspecting processes and products to maintain high quality standards and to support production teams.

The position requires at least 1 year of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and ability to lift up to 40 pounds. A post-offer drug test and background screening are required.

Competenze

• 1 year of related experience preferred (food manufacturing preferred).
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships available.
• HACCP certification preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Mansioni

• Perform regular quality checks.
• Inspect and monitor processes and products to ensure top quality.
• Conduct pre-op checks for cleanliness and documentation.
• Run metal detector checks before start-up.
• Audit processes using specifications.
• Monitor meat quality and complete AQL paperwork.
• Verify correct dating and packaging labels.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices by team members.
• Monitor product temperatures and weights.
• Assist production with quality issues and hold/retrieve products as needed.
• Collect finished products for shelf life testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Problem solving

Dependable

Customer service

Teamwork

Google Suite

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Google Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Where Your Career Becomes Family

About West Liberty Foods

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Opportunity Overview

• Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician
• Location: West Liberty, Iowa
• Shift: 3rd
• Hourly Wage Range: $19.85 per hour
• Shift Premium: $1.50 per hour

Job Summary

Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for inspecting and monitoring processes and products to ensure that the quality of product is of the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete regular quality checks.
• Inspect and monitor processes and products.
• Conduct pre-op on the lines for cleanliness of equipment and surrounding area and complete pre-op documentation.
• Conduct metal detector checks before start up.
• Audit process by using specifications.
• Monitor meat quality and complete AQL paperwork.
• Monitor code dates to assure proper dates are being used.
• Monitor packaging and labeling for quality issues.
• Monitor team members for Good Manufacturing Procedures.
• Monitor temperatures of products.
• Conduct housekeeping checks.
• Monitor weight control checks.
• Retain product when needed, tag product, complete QA Hold Forms and document.
• Assist production with quality issues.
• Collect finished products for the shelf life program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related role/field is preferred. Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.
• Certification: HACCP certification is preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Physical: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Skills: Basic computer skills including Google Suite products. Ability to problem solve. Must be dependable and be able to work well with others. Requires good customer service skills. Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment of continuous change and challenges.
• Compliance: Must practice good personal hygiene. Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits