Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift - Fort Smith, AR (10600452) (187)

Bachoco USA produces the highest quality chicken products for the U.S. market. Currently, the Bachoco USA family includes more than 4,000 team members who are dedicated to consistently producing high-quality chicken products and nourishing people around the world.

1st Shift - Further Processing - Quality Assurance Technician 

Dept. 187 Plant 2

Shift Time:  Rotating between 5:00 am – 5:00 pm

Pay Rate: $ 16.75 per hour.

**Position requires High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Please bring proof to interview.

Bachoco OK Foods offers competitive wages and benefits to include but not limited to:

$1/hour weekly attendance incentive.

Pay Increases at 30- & 90-Days.

30-Day job shadowing and mentorship program.

Outstanding Benefits (401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & more).

6 Paid holidays.

Vacation after 90-days.

2 Personal days/year after 90-days.

Summary   This position monitors and verifies finished product compliance with all applicable specifications by performing the following duties.                                            

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for setting up a workstation and assuring the necessary equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.

Responsible for monitoring product attributes according to finished product specifications.

Responsible for verifying the product has met all in-plant food safety requirements.

Responsible for monitoring and documenting applicable HACCP, GMP and SSOP regulations.

Responsible for identifying and isolating questionable product.

Responsible for obtaining finished product laboratory samples.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies                                              

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                               

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Skills                                           

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos written in English.  Ability to write simple correspondence in English.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to solve mathematical equations involving ruler readings, percentages, averages, rounding, and conversion of grams, pounds and ounces.

Reasoning Ability                                        

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities                                         

A passing score on appropriate Quality test is required.

Following training, must be able to properly perform and record the following procedures: Thermometer Calibration, Calibrate a QC Scale, Taring a QC Scale, Marinade Formulation, Product Formulation, Breast Meat Age, Breast Meat Temperature, Chicken Skin Age, Chicken Skin Temperature, Chicken Skin Reduction, Product Forming Temperature, Raw Patty Weight, Batter Temperature, Batter Viscosity, % Batter Pickup, % Total Batter and Breader Pickup, On-Line Metal Detection, Finished Product Standards/Physical, Finished Product IQF Temperature, Pack, Determining Product Expiration Date, Post Cook Evaluation, Product Marination, Raw Tender Weight, % Predust Pickup, Fryer Dwell Time, Fryer Oil Temperature, FFA Level, Glaze Formulation, Rework, Chicken Breast Reduction, Ground Portion/Breast Meat, Ground Portion/Tenderloins, Breast Marination, Combined Marination, Glaze Temperature, Glaze Viscosity, % Total Glaze Pickup, Product Hold and Release Procedures Responsibilities, In-Plant Activities, Hold Notification.

Other Qualifications                                                

This is a level two position within the Quality Systems Function. Suggest 1 to 3 years' experience in in-plant quality activities. Must be able to make good decisions regarding food safety and other quality decisions on a day-to-day basis. Must be able to understand and apply a written product specification. Must develop an understanding of HACCP, GMP(s) and SSOP(s) and their application in the raw processing areas. Must have a thorough knowledge of finished products and the inherent variation associated with the processes. Must be able to record data neatly and in an organized manner. Must have good communication skills. A high school diploma with course work in general science, biology and chemistry is recommended.

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and extreme cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

*Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Bachoco USA.