Food Plant QA Technician

Jacksons Companies•Caldwell, ID

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

At Capitol Kitchen, we do more than just provide great food. We cultivate a work environment that listens to our team members, nurtures potential, embraces diversity, and values innovative thinking. As a leader in the Food Manufacturing industry, we know that the key to our success is based on the commitment to excellence displayed by our team members. The Quality Assurance Technician (QA Tech.) will have the responsibility to test, inspect and facilitate raw material receiving and in-process inspection. QA Tech will monitor the production and test processes with the objective of compliance with written procedures. It shall be the job of QA Tech to interpret documentation and spec sheets, work instructions and confer with production and management staff to define and update the applicable food safety and quality standards or documents. This position is also responsible for maintaining the calibration system and performing designated calibrations per internal procedures. QA Tech will also function as a trained internal/supplier auditor.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent
Quality Control: 1 year (required)
Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
Ability to follow Food Safety rules and regulations
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices
Ability to take both verbal and written direction
Ability to utilize analytical lab equipment and interpret results
Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
Ability to communicate issues to a group of individuals as necessary
Ability to document issues using provided computer programing
Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
Basic math skills
Data interpretation skills
Microsoft Office experience
Team player to achieve overall goals

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual in English & Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Perform incoming inspections and analysis on raw materials and components according to written procedures and specification
Ability to oversee “on hold” product program and release/destroy rejected products.
Strict adherence of good laboratory practices following implemented programs (GMPs, Good Hygiene Practices, HACCP, Allergen Control, Cleaning and Sanitation, Pest Control, Equipment Calibration, USDA certification, FDA certification, etc.) and ensuring all personnel are also following the same established standards.
Routinely audit implemented programs for compliance.
Ensure all food safety measures are strictly followed.
Ability to proficiently use inspection tools and laboratory equipment.
Follow all other testing procedures as assigned.
Ensure proper retention samples are pulled for all products.
Standard Operating Procedure revision is necessary.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office experience
Manage and maintain the QA Laboratory
Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Maintain a fair and professional work environment that focuses on business objectives but also balances quality of work-life factors for employees.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Personal Floating Holidays
15 (120 hours) Days Paid Time Off Annually
6 Paid Company Holidays Annually
4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans
Medical Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts
Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
Jacksons & Extra Mile store discounts (10% off purchases, $.10 cents off fuel- per gallon)
Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
On Demand Pay & Pay-cards
$500 Employee Referral Bonus
Up to $1,300 a year in performance bonuses
Annual Merit Pay Increases