Quality Technician

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Arkadelphia (AR); In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hostess Brands seeks a Quality Technician to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards at Arkadelphia, AR. The role involves monitoring production, conducting inspections, and maintaining accurate records to support compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and internal policies.

The successful candidate will perform routine checks, document deviations, calibrate equipment, assist audits, and work closely with production, sanitation, and maintenance teams to resolve issues.

Competenze

• Minimum: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in QA/QC or food manufacturing is a plus.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, SQF or similar food safety programs preferred.

Mansioni

• Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Monitor and verify production processes meet regulatory and company standards.
• Document test results, deviations, and corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment as required.
• Support internal audits and third-party inspections.
• Communicate effectively with production, sanitation, and maintenance teams to resolve quality issues.
• Assist in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper labeling, traceability, and allergen controls are in place.
• Follow all safety and GMP guidelines.

Conoscenze

QA/QC experience

HACCP familiarity

GMP/SQF familiarity

Detail oriented

MS Office

Data entry systems

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Strumenti

MS Office

Data entry systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Quality Technician### Quality TechnicianApply: Arkadelphia, AR: Full time: Posted Today: 116147The QA Technician ensures that all products meet Hostess Brands’ quality and food safety standards. This role is responsible for monitoring production, performing inspections and tests, and maintaining accurate records to support compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, SQF). Key Responsibilities • Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process, and finished products • Monitor and verify production processes meet regulatory and company standards • Document test results, deviations, and corrective actions in a timely manner • Calibrate and maintain testing equipment as required • Support internal audits and third-party inspections • Communicate effectively with production, sanitation, and maintenance teams to resolve quality issues • Assist in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives • Ensure proper labeling, traceability, and allergen controls are in place • Follow all safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines**Minimum Requirements:**- High School diploma or GED required- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends or holidays, as needed -Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and handle multiple tasks**Additional Skills:**- Previous QA/QC or food manufacturing experience a plus- Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, SQF, or similar food safety programs- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills- Basic computer skills (e.g., MS Office, data entry systems) **Work Environment**- Manufacturing/plant setting with exposure to food ingredients and industrial equipment- Standing, walking, lifting (up to 30 lbs), and wearing PPE for extended periods may be required