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QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTER Jobs in United States at Palco
Jain Farm Fresh Foods Inc.
Jain Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. (JFFFI) If you care about contributing to a great team culture and working with others to create great products that “Leave this world better than you found it!” then JFFFI might be the place for you.
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SUMMARY
Under the direction of the QA manager, QA supervisor, or QA Lead, the QA Technician is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and documentation of quality initiatives at Jain Farm Fresh Foods Inc., Frozen Ingredients Division (JFFFI, FID) as well as providing quality support for production and manufacturing departments. The successful candidate will have a basic understanding of physical and chemical analytical methods and equipment (food product and /or food ingredient testing desirable). Responsibilities include performing analytical measurements on samples, logging and reporting results, as well as general lab, equipment, and supplies maintenance and coordination. QA Technicians perform a variety of routine tasks to quality and sensory attributes in compliance with WOFF/customer standards by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform and document quality sampling, inspection, physical and organoleptic attributes of raw material, work in progress and finish product according to SOPs.
Primary focus will be to conduct routine food chemistry analyses and physical measurements, including but not limited to: pH, magnet monitoring, moisture/solid, brix, organoleptic on raw, in processed and finished products.
Must undergo GMP and HACCP training and maintain a conscious awareness of personnel, equipment and quality food safety measures at all times.
Notifying production lead and/or supervisor of non-conforming product, placing said product on hold as needed
Housekeeping
Monitor experiments, make observations, calculate and record results.
Must have basic computers skills and be comfortable using a tablet.
COMPETENCIES
High school diploma or equivalent required; manufacturing, laboratory and quality experience preferred
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Ability to stand / walk for 6 to 8 hours per shift
Basic math skills and computer literacy
Completes work accurately, precisely, truthfully and in timely manner
Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
Self-motivated, able to work independently
Professional attitude, good attendance and time management.
Demonstrate accurate and thorough quality work and informed decision-making process that incorporates concern for quality, safety and security
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
SAFETY / PPE REQUIREMENTS
Must complete training as specified by the Company. Hearing protection or other PPE may be required when performing certain job functions. Employee must utilize mechanical aids (or assistance of a co-worker) to lift and / or move objects over 50 pounds.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO HANDLE:
Laboratory equipment: Scales, refractometer, pH meter, solid analyzer, thermometer, pipette
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. It is expected that all safety policies and procedures are followed and enforced in such situations.
Employment at the Company is employment at-will. Employment at-will may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by the employee or the Company. Nothing in this job description or in any document or statement shall limit the right to terminate employment at-will.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Food Safety Commitment: All personnel are responsible for food safety, food defense and are required to report any food safety risks immediately to their supervisor. All personnel are required to attend Food Safety training annually.
Food Quality commitment: All personnel are committed to established quality objectives and met customer quality result.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire, Temporary
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTER
Company: Palco
Location: United States
