QA Tech (2nd shift)

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”. POSITION SUMMARY: Consistently follow processes and procedures as directed by the QA Supervisor/Manager to effectively measure, evaluate, and test samples of the Company product to ensure it meets food safety, quality and customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform and document quality/process control observations and tests as specified for each item produced.
• Verify all labeling and code marking of packaging at each start up, change over and at specified intervals during production runs.
• Perform and document CCP/CQP checks, and cross checks as specified.
• Documentation is to be accurate, recorded as it is generated and following GMP principles.
• Report out of spec (OOS) data immediately to both production and quality managers/supervisors.
• Place all OOS and contaminated product on hold. Verify quantities
• Perform product change over pre-op inspections. Document verifications of line sanitation and GMP’s compliance in conjunction with the appropriate Sanitation and Production personnel.
• Perform analysis and documentation as assigned by QA Supervisor/Manager
• Conduct continuous GMP compliance audits and submit documentation once per shift on finding with corrective action when applicable.
• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Responsible for food safety and quality
• Assist QA Supervisor/Manager with filing when assigned
• Assist in peer cross-training when assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, the Quality Tech I, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to work independently, prioritizes, and meets strict deadlines
• Problem solving and decision-making skill
• Teamwork and ability to work with other
• Math and Reading skills
• Basic typing and computer skills
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired and one year related experience.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• N/A
  US Hourly Pay Range

  $17.50-$17.50 USD