QA Technician

Title: QA Technician, 3rd Shift


City, State: Westfield, WI

Reports to: FSQA Supervisor


3rd Shift QA Technician Back Up Receiver


CLASSIFICATION: 3-7, 9-13 see Physical Abilities Evaluation Form


HOURS: 8:45pm-5:15am Hours will vary


WAGE: $25.35 per hour


JOB SUMMARY: Q.A. technicians report to and derive their authority from the Q.A. Supervisor/Lead Person. This individual has the authority to take action as necessary to carry out appointed duties.


POSITION DUTIES:

• Batter tests.

• Net weights.

• Product temperature checks (frozen / fully cooked).

• Box counts / Portion weight checks.

• Boneless product inspection.

• Inedible dock checks.

• Scale / Metal Detector checks.

• General record keeping / filing.

• Bone and contamination reports.

• Verify monitors tests to satisfy HACCP.

• Sample collection for bacti / prep and fat moisture.

• Formulation checks / marination checks/ brine checks.

• Returned product inspection / paperwork.

• FFA oil tests (able to differentiate colors).

• Cooler checks.

• Assist with receiving inspection.

• Tolerant of extended periods of time standing / walking and variation in environment (temperatures, humidity, flour, etc.).

• Bug light checks (weekly) / Rodent trap checks(inside / outside(monthly)).

• Thermometer calibration checks.

• Sanitation inspections (inside/outside).

• Other duties as assigned by management.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Inspection of incoming chicken for company specifications.

• Check of sized products.

• Collect samples for bacteria tests and fat & moisture tests.

• Poultry net weight checks on incoming chicken.

• Reporting of meat inspection results.

• Inspect incoming dry ingredients.

• Record keeping pertaining to receiving.

• Label incoming skids with proper accept/reject labels.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to varying temperatures from warm to cold, some heavy lifting, dust, noise, slippery floors. Wear appropriate PPE and other equipment as necessary or required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Weight classes of "1,4,5,13&14" or willing to test. Math test will be administered to applicants who have never previously been tested. A 50% minimum score is required. Computer knowledge and the ability to work well with other departments is beneficial. Certified power jack operator or willing to become certified. Self motivated, quality minded, reliable individual. Must be able to work with little supervision. Ability to use paging/mobile phone system. Strict confidentiality a must.


Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to provide or assume work sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.

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