Quality Technician I-1st Shift

Summary of Position:

The Quality Technician I performs quality checks in a timely manner for raw, work in process, and finished product through inspection, laboratory analysis, organoleptic testing and packaging status verification to ensure consistency.

Functions of the Position

• Performs analysis on processing and packaging goods in a timely manner. Analyzes visual, organoleptic, weight, size, moisture, and salt to ensure consistency, checks processing lines for type of product, correctness of labels, and date codes, lids, and over cap color.
• Conduct metal detection and other CCP verification testing.
• Performs post-sanitation inspections and ATP testing on production lines.
• Enter data for analysis, holds, and equipment check outs.
• Conduct pathogen environmental swabbing.
• Holds "out of specification" products.
• Perform any extra assigned duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of food quality experience is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be able to eat any snack product or nut variety for evaluation purposes.
• Attention to detail.
• Good record keeping.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use the following: calculator, analytical scale, and salt, moisture, and oxygen analyzers, water activity meter, and color meter.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to support the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes health benefits, professional growth support, generous paid time off benefits to support work/life balance, retirement benefits and other programs to support financial wellness. A full listing of our extensive benefits package can be found on our Company website, located here: https://jbssinc.com/careers/