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Shearer's Foods
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Shearer's Foods
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Posted 5 months ago
Full Time
Bluffton, Indiana
In Person
Smart Summary
The Quality Assurance Technician ensures that all quality standards defined by Shearer’s Snacks and its customers are met through laboratory testing and compliance monitoring. They work closely with the production team to maintain quality checks and prepare for audits.
We are looking for a QA Technician with experience in food and beverage manufacturing to ensure quality standards are met. The ideal candidate should possess good communication, mathematical, and computer skills, as well as the ability to work well with others and follow safety procedures. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50+ pounds.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Quality Assurance
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
GMP
SQF
Laboratory Testing
Mathematical Skills
Computer Skills
Time Management
Communication Skills
Leadership
Safety Mindset
Physical Stamina
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Job Description
Your seat at the best snacks table:
The Quality Assurance Technician ensures analytical, microbiological, sensory attributes and corporate compliances are completed in order to meet the quality standards defined by Shearer’s Snacks and its customers. They are responsible for performing assigned laboratory testing and assuring that equipment is calibrated and running properly. They also monitor the facility operation to ensure compliance with corporate quality requirements, SQF, labeling, GMP’s, food safety, and all other such standards of the plant. The Quality Assurance technicians work with the production team to assure that all proper checks are in place and communicate on a regular basis regarding quality results. Additional duties include training and preparing for audits, documenting results in record keeping database and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Quality Supervisor.
What you bring to the party:
Experience - Previous Quality Assurance /Quality team member experience working in a food and beverage mfg. environment preferred.
Attendance – Good attendance is a must for the QA Tech. This is a skilled position that requires the associate be reliable on a constant basis.
Safety Mindset – Create a safety and health workplace; make SSW a priority.
Language Skills – Must be able to read, understand and effectively communicate to team members in their immediate area.
Mathematical Skills – Must be able to do simple math, conversions (mm – in., g-oz), and use formulas to compute run rates
Leadership – The QA Technician will be an example for the line, as such they will need to be honest, dependable, punctual, and trustworthy and follow all policies/procedures set forth by Shearers Foods LLC. The QA Technician must have the ability to work well with others.
Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems in common operating situations.
Computer Skills - Must have basic computer skills required to run production. Verifications on computer will be done routinely throughout the day.
Time Management – Must be able to follow standard work instructions
Flexibility: Must be available for pre-shift meetings when applicable and able to work weekends, holidays and overtime when needed.
Physical Demands: The team member is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The team member must regularly lift and /or move up to 50+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Team Members must be able to be on their feet for twelve (12+) hours, to keep up with a fast, repetitious pace and to do repetitious lifting. You should be available to work overtime, on weekends and hoildays.
We offer a variety pack of benefits after just 30 days:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available after 90 days.
You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace
Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is your invitation to apply now!
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Shearer's Foods
Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers. With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards. Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Win, Grow, and Impact. Shearer's makes snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues and communities.
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