QA Technician 2nd Shift

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 LUIGIS 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: Under the guidance of the FSQA Supervisor the Quality Assurance Technician I will consistently follow processes and procedures to effectively measure evaluate and test samples of the Company product to ensure it meets food safety quality and customer specifications. This role involves inspecting raw materials in-process products and finished goods to ensure compliance with food safety regulations company policies and customer specifications. The QA Technician I plays a critical role in maintaining product consistency and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complies with enforcement of all GMP policies documentation and record keeping in accordance with company standards.
• Assists with maintaining Food Safety and Quality programs.
• Conducts daily GMP facility audits with corrective action follow-up. Enforces GMPs at the plant.
• Reviews and verifies production documents.
• Places out of specification product or raw material on hold status. Advises the appropriate party of issues in a timely manner.
• Conducts routine inspections and testing of raw materials products and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitors and documents production processes to ensure compliance with established procedures and food safety regulations (e.g. HACCP GMP and SQF).
• Assists in the calibration and maintenance of testing equipment (including metal detection devices) to ensure accuracy.
• Collects and records data from quality tests.
• Prepares reports and provides feedback to the production team.
• Collaborates with the production team to identify and address food safety and quality issues in real time.
• Assists in the investigation of customer complaints related to product quality and help implement corrective actions.
• Maintains clean and organized workspaces in compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Supports internal audits and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conducts pre-operational inspections at the start of production runs.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by FSQA & EHS Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully the Quality Assurance Technician I 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.

• Responsible for ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices Food Defense and SQF Programs.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task prioritize and adapt well to change.
• Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork skills working collaboratively with peers to achieve common goals and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team and supervisors both verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in food science biology or a related field is a plus. Previous experience in quality control preferably in a food manufacturing environment. Knowledge of food safety regulations such as HACCP GMP and SQF.

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 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 veterans 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.