QA TECHNICIAN I
Company: Swift Prepared Foods
Location: Columbia
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATIONPosition Title: Quality Assurance
(QA) TechnicianType of Job Description: New Job DescriptionPosition
Type: FulltimeJob Catalog Position Title: QA TechnicianFLSA Status:
Salaried Non-ExemptDepartment: Technical ServicesLocation:
Columbia, MOBusiness Unit: Principe FoodsReports to: Quality
Assurance (QA) SupervisorYears of Experience: None JOB SUMMARYQA
Technicians are essential to ensuring that the products we make are
safe for human consumption. They are the first line of defense in
food safety by testing and inspecting products at various stages in
the production process. They evaluate data and test results to
determine food safety and maintain quality and reliability
standards.Pay rates starting at $20.25 per hourESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESInterprets raw and finished product specifications
and company SOP s to ensure consistency, accuracy, testing
techniques and frequencies related to the production process Sets
up and performs destructive and non-destructive testing on raw
materials and finished products to measure performance and quality
characteristics per product specification or SOPSelects products
for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests
products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance,
and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristicsSolves
problems by analyzing information, conducts tests, investigates and
receives feedback. Communicates findings to QA Leads, Supervisors,
Plant management and any other appropriate persons involved.
Recommends permanent solutionsInvolved with training (formal or
informal) of personnel to interpret, test, evaluate, measure,
chart, calculate, weigh, record, file, and perform other testing
associated with manufacturing quality products on a continuous
basisRecommends modifications of existing quality or manufacturing
specifications and SOP s to achieve optimum quality within limits
of equipment and raw material capabilitiesPrepares graphs or charts
of data or enters data into computer for analysis. Leads by
example, involved with training and enforces GMP compliance by all
plant personnel and visitors when necessary. Adheres to all company
and plant policies related to GMP sCollects raw or finished product
samples for microbiological testing, nutritional analysis, customer
requests and any other time as directedKnows and understands the
HACCP process. Tests, records and files the data required to
satisfy HACCP. Involved with educating, training, and auditing the
HACCP process on a continuous basis to ensure food safetyAssists in
the assembly or revision of a training process, uses this training
tool to assist in the training of new or back-up employees of QA
DepartmentPerforms Net Weight control and Metal Detector
performance checks per SOPPerforms calibration of measuring
equipment on routine basis per SOP.Promotes and supports work teams
to motivate and resolve conflict. Utilized training to assist in
keeping a positive, productive attitude necessary to achieve goals
during work situations.Performs general or preventive maintenance
and cleaning of testing and sampling equipment during use to ensure
proper function as recommended by equipment manufacturer or SOP.
Notifies QC Lead or Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment as
necessary.Performs cleaning and organizing of QA Lab and work area
on an ongoing basis.Strictly adheres to all company and plant
policies concerning safety, performing proper Lock-Out, Tag-Out
procedures, uses proper lifting techniques, wears personal
protective equipment (PPE) as required, proper walking/stepping and
all other safety procedure related to your duties.The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other
duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESHigh School
Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year in food industry
Ability to read, interpret and analyze general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
government regulations.Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Ability to
calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and
volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.Ability to apply
common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems
involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.Ability to comprehend and communicate in basic English
and interact with all levels of the organization.Ability to enter
data with intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Outlook,
Excel and Word.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent
sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long
periods of timeSlippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient
noiseMust undergo and meet company standards for background and
reference checks, controlled substance testingRequired ability to
handle multiple tasks concurrentlyHandling and being exposed to
sensitive and confidential informationMay be exposed to stressful
situationsMay be required to work additional hours/overtime without
advance noticeSeeing, hearing and speaking clearly in order to
communicate effectivelyOccasional lifting and/or moving up to 50#
unassistedGood attendance and safety recordsMore about us:Since
1945, Principe has combined its Italian heritage with true
craftsmanship to deliver the best Italian meats and charcuterie in
the world. To meet growing consumer demand for great-tasting,
high-quality Italian meats and charcuterie, Principe Foods is
opening a new facility, combining old world traditions with
innovative recipes, and expanding the authentic artisan offerings
of Principe in the United States.Swift Prepared Foods, a division
of JBS USA, the leading global supplier of diversified,
high-quality food products, acquired Principe Foods in February
2022. Swift was founded nearly 150 years ago by Gustavus Swift, a
pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat
industry.Now it is your turn to join a company with the mission to
use these 100-plus years of knowledge to be the BEST in all we do;
completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and
services to our customers; a relationship of trust with our
suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do
to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM
MEMBERS.Opportunity for career growth
we prefer to promote internal employees into management roles as
they are ready for new responsibilities Comprehensive benefits
package for full time employees including Medical, 401(k) and free
tuition to select schoolsCharitable involvement across Mid-West
communities (Hometown Strong)Company Culture (Purpose &
Culture)EOE/Vets/Disability
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