Job description
John Soules Foods is one of the leading companies in our field that provides great tasting beef and chicken through retail sales, food service distributors, restaurants, and school nutrition programs.
We are seeking a talented Quality Assurance Technician for our 2nd shift,to join our team in our Gainesville, GA location. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, John Soules Foods is a great place to grow your career.
Job Description:
This position is responsible for assisting the QA Supervisor in managing the quality and food safety systems at the plant level which include all policies, programs, and procedures. The QA Technician will have primary responsibilities of the HACCP Programs, GMPs, SSOP Programs, Paperwork and Filing, all QA Programs, and Enforcement of Product Specifications.
Essential Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Monitors all HACCP Programs in the plant to insure regulatory compliance.
- GMPs:
- Monitors GMPs in the plant and assures strict adherence to the program.
- Records deficiencies and reports these deficiencies to the QA Supervisor and Plant Manager.
- Communicates these deficiencies to line personnel in a stern but respectful manner.
- SSOP Programs:
- Monitors all SSOP Programs in the plant to insure regulatory compliance and food safety.
- Records deficiencies and reports these deficiencies to the QA Supervisor and Plant Manager.
- Communicates these deficiencies to sanitation personnel (Pre-op) and to production personnel (Operational).
- Paperwork Accuracy and Filing:
- Record data accurately and legible.
- Files all paperwork in accordance with the QA Supervisor’s direction.
- Enforcement of QA Programs:
- Monitors all QA Programs in the plant.
- Enforces programs in the plant.
- Corrects all issues in accordance to QA Programs.
- Follows up on issues and makes sure proper corrective actions take place.
- Communicates these issues to QA Supervisor and Plant Manager.
- Enforcement of Product Specifications:
- Monitors all products through the process (Includes Raw & RTE).
- Verifies that products are within the specification.
- Helps correct specification deviation with interaction with production personnel.
- Stops line if deviation is not corrected and the specification limits are met.
- Communicates these deviations to production personnel.
- Communicates these deviations to QA Supervisor and Plant Manager.
- Communicates any changes needed to specifications to QA Supervisor.
Education and/or Experience:
- Preferred: Minimum of 2 years previous experience in food processing / manufacturing environment.
- Preferred: Previous QA Technician experience.
- Knowledge of Quality processes and systems including but not limited to: HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs.
- Intermediate level computer skills.
- Ability to communicate to all levels of staff and management.
- High energy, self-starter and ability to work and complete work in a timely manner.
- High level of organizational skills.
- Ability to stand ground and enforce policies/programs/specifications.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. English required.
Physical Requirements: Stand 75% of shift in cold and/or hot environment. May be exposed to aroma of spices used in cooking. May be exposed to dust particles in the air. Lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds infrequently.
Benefits
Our company benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- 401 K plan
- Holiday Pay
- Service Recognition
- Paid Referral Program
- Company Picnic
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Quality assurance: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
www.arclintfl.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.arclintfl.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, www.arclintfl.com is the ideal place to find your next job.