Senior Quality Technician

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp is seeking a QA Technician at our Illinois facility to oversee QA documentation, review COAs, and maintain kosher/product lists in a fast-paced food production setting.

You will conduct GMP/SQF audits, monitor temperatures, handle CCP documentation as PCQI, and ensure compliance with OSHA and food-safety laws while supporting production teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PCQI and HACCP certifications or training within 30 days.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and basic lab equipment operation.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF audits, and QA documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming COAs against specification and save for document retention.
• Review and save production paperwork.
• Maintain facilities Kosher product and ingredient list.
• Maintain facilities approved supplier list.
• Perform routine swabbing of equipment.
• Monitor facility temperatures and elevate issues as needed.
• Review pre-op data and alert management of issues.
• Review and sign CCP documentation as site PCQI representative.
• Conduct GMP and SQF audits as assigned by supervison and management.
• Maintain qualification on QA Tech responsibilities to provide coverage during tech absences.
• Project work as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Maintain General Lab housekeeping.
• Follows all OSHA safety rules, GMPs, and all food safety laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PCQI Certified

HACCP Certified

Office 365

Lab equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

pH meter

Balance

Job description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin' Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI'S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to "Fun Served Here".

Key Responsibilities

• Review incoming COAs against specification and save for document retention
• Review and save production paperwork
• Maintain facilities Kosher product and ingredient list
• Maintain facilities approved supplier list
• Perform routine swabbing of equipment
• Monitor facility temperatures and elevate issues as needed
• Review pre-op data and alert management of issues
• Review and sign CCP documentation as site PCQI representative
• Conduct GMP and SQF audits as assigned by supervison and management
• Maintain qualification on QA Tech responsibilities to provide coverage during tech absences
• Project work as assigned by supervisor or manager
• Maintain General Lab housekeeping.
• Follows all OSHA safety rules, GMPs, and all food safety laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Experience

2 years as QA Technician in the food industry

Technical

• PCQI Certified (or completion of training within 30 days)
• HACCP Certified (or completion of training within 30 days)
• Proficiency in Office 365
• Knowledge of basic lab equipment (balance, pH meter, etc.)

US Hourly Pay Range

$22 - $22 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.