Qa Tech Level 1

QA TECH – 2nd shift

Fair Oaks Foods, LLC supplies high-quality custom meat products to some of the world's largest and most discerning retail and restaurant companies.

It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customers' most trusted supplier. It takes people committed to our customers ' success and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

QA Technician will operate in a food production facility to observe, inspect, measure, and document findings during assigned, to demonstrate that the manufacturing environment, the raw materials and packaging materials, the production processes, and the resulting finished products meet the requirements and standards established by food agencies, Fair Oaks Farms, and customers for quality, safety, cost, and delivery of the finished products.

• Inspect fresh meat to be used in the process to assure wholesomeness.
• Monitor and record weights and temperatures of cooked meat products.
• Monitor and assure the effective operation of production line metal detectors.
• Verify and record case weights and case piece counts and temperatures of finished product.
• Verify information printed or stamped on finished product cases, including proper code date, ‘Use Thru’ date, product code, etc.
• Collect and document product samples for lab (micro) analysis, document proximate analysis, grilling and sensory testing of finished product sample to assure the customer is receiving a quality product.
• Retain unacceptable or questionable product for further analysis.
• Contribute to production operations by complying with policies and procedures for meat processing; Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, etc.
• Contribute to a safe and sanitary work environment by complying with establishment procedures and rules.
• Monitor and assure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and establishment procedures are being followed, and that safe, quality meat products are being packaged for delivery to our customers.
• Perform special assignments, as directed by Q. A. management.
• Responsible for the quality of work performed and for identifying and documenting quality problems for corrective action and for preventing non-conforming product.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required High School diploma, GED or equivalent, with basic math and computer skills to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Must be dependable to work hours and be willing to work weekends and overtime hours as company necessitates.
• Be detail-oriented with abilities to follow directions, to record data neatly and accurately, to work under minimal supervision, to multi-task in fast paced environment safety, and to communicate effectively and clearly in a timely manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Desired experience with Food Manufacturing, Food Service, and Retail Operations
• Desired degrees Bachelor or Post-secondary degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent degrees.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job's responsibilities, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to cold temperatures (30 degrees below) and warmer (90 degrees higher). The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; clime or balance, stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl, talk or hear as defined below.

• Standard of 8 hours shifts and longer as company requires
• Standing and/or walking throughout the shift
• Lifting /carrying a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Use both hand necessary
• Operation of powered industrial trucks (requires certification training).

SAFETY & SECURITY

Observes safety and security procedures such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Material Safety Data (MSD) sheets, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), LOTO as trained and certified, Emergency Evacuations, and Building Security; Reports potentially unsafe conditions and injuries: near miss/incidents/accidents timely; Uses and cares for company equipment and materials properly.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Application Review - Qualifying
• In-person Interview - Qualifying
• Background Investigation - Qualifying
• Drug Screen – Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

To learn more about Fair Oaks Foods, please visit: https://fairoaksfoods.com/

Fair Oaks Foods is in Pleasant Prairie, WI, less than an hour from Milwaukee and Chicago.

Please visit https://www.visitkenosha.com to see everything Kenosha County has to offer.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance effective first of the month following 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off – Health & Wellness & Vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability,
• Pension Plan, which includes company-paid life insurance effective first of the month following 60 days of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Opportunity for advancement

HOURLY RATE:

1st shift:QA Tech – Level 1 $18/hour, Level 2 $19/hour, Level 3 $20/hour

2nd shift:QA Tech – Level 1 $19/hour, Level 2 $20/hour, Level 3 $21/hour

Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Fair Oaks Foods!

Fair Oaks Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Fair Oaks Foods does not discriminate in employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, age, national origin, marital status.