What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Technician (2nd Shift) position at jjsnackfoods?
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:
The Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of raw and finished products. Assure all products produced comply with Philly Swirl Products and customer specifications. Ensure that the plant’s Good Manufacturing Practices are followed daily by all employees. Assist in audits, trainings, QA communications, and compliance. Comply with all Food Safety and Quality Systems requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintaining and enforcing GMPs, Food Safety & Sanitation
- Monitor the HACCP Plan to ensure food safety including any CCP checks
- Perform quality testing on weight, visual, taste, pH lab
- Assist in developing standards, maintain, and implement programs
- Assist in investigating customer complaints
- Assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standard to include HACCP, Food Safety Guidelines and GMP’s
- Actively contributes to the data collection, improvements to process, products, and systems
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment with the assistance of the Quality Assurance Manager
- Interprets and resolves non-conformance issues
- Responsible for inspecting and testing products
- Participate in the day-to-day quality assurance of food products produced and shipped
- Responsible for raw and packaging acceptance and quality monitoring
- Maintaining and organizing product documentation
- Responsible for Quality Assurance inventor
COMPETENCIES:
To perform this job successfully, the Quality Assurance Tech must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Job knowledge
- Ability to prioritize
- Organized
- Detailed Oriented
- Accuracy
- Team Player
- Interpersonal Skills/Communication
- Independent Worker
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements a plus
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and Food Safety
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Bilingual is a plus
- Legible handwriting, attention to detail
- Ability to operate standard lab equipment
- Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities
- Must be competent in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Sterile handling and testing techniques
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Experience in food/beverage manufacturing is preferred
- Experience with SQF, HACCP, and GMPs is highly preferred
- High School Diploma or GED with excellent mathematical ability is required
- Food science, microbiology, and/or quality assurance experience is preferred
- Technical knowledge & skills: Math, Reading, Writing, Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- N/A
SCHEDULE: 2:00PM-10:00PM
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Physical Activities Check all that apply |
Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
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Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like. |
O |
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Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. |
N |
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Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. |
O |
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Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. |
O |
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Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions. |
O |
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Communicating with others to exchange information. |
O |
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Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. |
O |
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Operating machinery and/or power tools. |
N |
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Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. |
N |
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Environmental Conditions Check all that apply |
Frequency |
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Low temperatures. |
C |
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High temperatures. |
O |
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Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. |
O |
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Noisy environments. |
C |
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Hazardous conditions. |
O |
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Poor ventilation. |
O |
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Small and/or enclosed spaces. |
N |
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Physical Demands |
Frequency |
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Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. |
C |
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Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. |
O |
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Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. |
N |
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Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. |
N |
US Hourly Pay Range
$23 - $25 USD
Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.
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