1ST SHIFT QA TECHNICIAN

JBS Foods • Beardstown, IL

153d • $38,573 - $46,867

About The Position

This position is responsible for assuring regulatory compliance, customer specifications/quality issues, food safety and quality programs within the pant facility. This position reports directly to Quality Supervisor of the department. The JBS Pork team is seeking a 1st Shift QA Technician.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of technical services/quality assurance, food safety, auditing, or production experience.
• Understanding of USDA requirements (HACCP).
• Able to rethink and improve business for continued growth.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to provide leadership/motivation to engage employees in the business.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office software (word, PowerPoint, excel) skills.
• Ability to learn and use knife skills.
• Internal applicants must have less than 2 attendance points and no written warnings or suspensions in the last calendar year.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (plus but not required).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Supervisor with designated daily tasks.
• Participate as a team member with Quality employees to review product performance, respond to questions and complaints, work with team members to ensure yield and efficiency expectations are met.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and direction all quality, regulatory and food safety programs to ensure compliance with company, governmental and customer requirements and expectations.
• Assist in the areas of employee management, selection, training development, performance management, staff efficiencies, yield and efficiency opportunities. Documentation and tracking of identified opportunities.
• Train and assist in the cross training of techs and examiners.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $38,573min-$46,867mid
• Health, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Incentive pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan
• Career Development: Our Company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• JBS/Memorial Hospital Partnership
• On-site bank
• On-site cafeteria
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted meat sales

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED