Quality Assurance Technician I – Food QC & Audits

Jbs Usa Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Elkhart, IN seeks a Quality and Assurance Technician to monitor and verify product quality throughout manufacturing. You will conduct inspections, perform tests, document results, and work with production to maintain quality standards and meet regulatory requirements.

The role involves validating raw materials and finished goods, calibrating equipment, and supporting SQF audits. Must be able to work day and night shifts, overtime, and weekends in a temperature-controlled

Qualifications

• Able to inspect raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain quality records.
• Identify and report quality issues and assist with root-cause investigations.
• Support SQF audits and ensure GMP compliance.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Perform quality checks, measurements, and testing using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Record inspection and test results accurately and maintain quality records.
• Identify, document, and report quality issues and defects; assist with root cause investigations.
• Verify compliance with policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Calibrate and maintain inspections and testing equipment as required.
• Communicate quality concerns and recommendations to supervisors and production personnel.
• Assist plant personnel with food safety and sanitation issues; review sanitation program as needed.

Skills

Quality assurance

Inspection

Testing

Documentation

Root cause analysis

SQF audits

GMP compliance

Food safety

Equipment calibration

Overtime availability

Tools

Calibration tools

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods in Elkhart, IN seeks a Quality and Assurance Technician to monitor and verify product quality throughout manufacturing. You will conduct inspections, perform tests, document results, and work with production to maintain quality standards and meet regulatory requirements.

The role involves validating raw materials and finished goods, calibrating equipment, and supporting SQF audits. Must be able to work day and night shifts, overtime, and weekends in a temperature-controlled