Quality Technician I /1st Shift

Summary:

The Quality Technician I is responsible for performing timely quality checks on raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products. This includes inspection, laboratory analysis, organoleptic evaluation, and verification of packaging quality to ensure product consistency and compliance with food safety standards.

Functions Of The Position.

• Conducts analysis on processing and packaging goods, including visual inspection, organoleptic evaluation, weight, size, mix, moisture, water activity, and salt testing.

• Verification of product type, label accuracy, date codes, lids, and over-cap color

• Metal detector compliance testing

• ATP testing for sanitation verification

• Pre-operational inspections of packaging lines

• Testing packaging integrity and quality (oxygen, vacuum, leaker, quantity, weight)

• Enters analytical data, product holds, and equipment checkout information.

• Prepares samples for analysis in coordination with the R&D laboratory.

• Places products on hold when results fall outside specification.

Qualifications

• Food quality experience required.

• Ability to taste snack products and nut varieties.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.

• Basic math proficiency.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and stand for extended periods.

• Ability to operate calculators, analytical scales, salt/moisture/oxygen analyzers, water activity meters, and color meters.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

• Ability to work in high-temperature environments.

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.