Quality Assurance Technician Utility - 1st Shift

West-Liberty-Foods; West Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; 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 processes and products to uphold the highest quality standards and supporting the Quality Department as needed.

The position requires 1 year of related experience (food manufacturing preferred), 18+ years of age, US work authorization, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. HACCP preferred; clean, collaborative environment with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year in a related role preferred; food manufacturing preferred.
• Age: Must be 18+.
• Authorization: US work authorization; no sponsorships.
• Certification: HACCP certification preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Physical: Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexibility: Overtime/weekends as needed; fast-paced environment.
• Compliance: Pass pre-employment checks including drug test, background, E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular quality checks.
• Inspect and monitor processes and products.
• Conduct pre-op on lines for cleanliness and document it.
• Audit processes using specifications.
• Monitor meat quality and complete QA Hold Forms.
• Check code dates and packaging quality.
• Ensure GMP adherence by team members.
• Monitor product temperatures.
• Perform housekeeping checks.
• Assist production with quality issues.
• Collect finished products for shelf life program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Google Suite

Problem solving

Dependable

Teamwork

Customer service

Self-motivation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician Utility - 1st Shift

#26-492

Job Description

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

Information

Job Title

Quality Assurance Technician Utility

Location

West Liberty, IA

Shift

1st

Hourly Wage Range

$19.85 per hour

Shift Premium

None

Job Summary

Quality Assurance Technician Utility is responsible for inspecting and monitoring processes and products to ensure that the quality of product is of the highest standard. This position assists in all areas as needed for the Quality Department.

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.
• 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.
• 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:

• 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
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Disclosures: Pursuant to the Illinois Equal Pay Act, this posting includes the good faith, budgeted pay scale and general description of benefits that the employer reasonably expects to offer a successful, qualified applicant for this position as of the date of this posting with future pay and benefits subject to change based on employment conditions including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and experience; performance; shift(s) worked; hours worked; department or business line; geographic location; and other market conditions in accordance with company policies and the at-will nature of this employment opportunity.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. West Liberty Foods is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Mindy Heick, Director of Human Resources, at [e-mail].