Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

Company: Jelly Belly
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Salary: $22/hour
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for monitoring manufacturing processes in terms of material/product/package inspection, process verification and documentation control, test equipment calibration, sanitation, technical data, accuracy of formulation and nutritional information, and ingredient statements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Inspects supplies and raw materials to verify quality standards.

Reviews formulas to ensure all processing parameters and procedures are in compliance.

Samples and documents process data to meet product specifications.

Verifies processing data and makes recommendations if necessary.

Evaluates and approves all work in progress and finished products.

Performs basic computer skills including but not limited to Windows, Spreadsheets, and Word Processing.

Implements statistical methodology to analysis processing.

Calibrates testing equipment periodically.

Provides and assists in designing forms for the manufacturing departments.

Provides QA coverage as needed.

Reports all discrepancies to Quality Assurance Manager.

Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition. - Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is required as an essential function of this position. - The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned. - The employee must also possess the ability to take direction, follow instructions, work with others, follow work rules and schedules, focus on details, and work flexible hours as needed (including weekends).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - No supervisory responsibilities exist in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - One year certificate from college or technical school; or two (2) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - An equivalency of education could possibly fulfill formal degree requirements.

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; database and ERP system experience preferred. Strong understanding and commitment to food safety and quality; knowledge of HACCP and FSMA standards preferred. Ability to manage time and multitask successfully.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and taste or smell work in progress and finished goods. The employee is occasionally required to sit; during product evaluations they are required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. The employee must ascend and descend stairs or climb on high platforms of up to 15 feet high, in order to perform essential functions and report to their respective work station. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee will be exposed to high heat (140F) for up to 10 minutes and low temperature (below 40F) to perform specific tasks. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. - The employee must have the ability to tolerate strong fruity, spicy, bold or pungent smells as part of routine QA checks.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.**

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