Quality Assurance - Ready to Eat

Why work for Butterball?This is not just a job, it's a career! We take pride in our employees, and our employees take pride in being a valued team member at Butterball! Join us Today and enjoy these great perks! ·         Academic Tuition Reimbursement·         Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits·         Employee Assistance Program·         401K QA Technician - Ready to Eat Evening Shift Job SummaryPerform standardized qualitative and quantitative assays to determine physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of food products and other samples. Conduct standardized tests on food in order to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, nutrients, and microbiological content. Perform laboratory preparation activities and analyses to provide useful, accurate technical information to necessary personnel.Essential Functions, Duties & ResponsibilitiesReceives, logs, and stores laboratory samples.Prepares standard solutions and reagents for use in microbiological/chemical testing.Maintain stock of lab materials.Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment.Regular verification/calibration of lab equipment, including annual 3rd party certification.Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.Taste or smell foods in order to ensure that flavors meet specifications.Perform microbiological analyses of food ingredients, raw and finished food samples, and environmental samples using established microbiological methods and procedures.Performs chemical & physical analyses of food ingredients and finished food samples using established chemistry methods and procedures.Enter sample and test data into computer databases to ensure products are meeting published customer service standards.Record and compile test results and prepare graphs, charts, and reports.Conduct QA technician, or other personnel, training in relevant lab procedures.Perform audits or other QA functions on the production floor as needed or directed.   Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProficiency in use of word processing and spreadsheet software.Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.Use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.   Education & Experience Two years College or a Degree in food microbiology or similar field preferred or combination of education and/or work experience.High School Diploma PreferredPrevious experience in food manufacturing preferred.  We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. xijylhu Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

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