Quality Technician I /1st Shift

Quality Technician I /1st Shift Location 1703 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL, 60123, United States Base Pay $19.8 - $27.3 / Hour Job Category Manufacturing Industry Food Processing Employee Type Full-Time Minimum Experience 2 Years Maximum Experience 3 Years Contact information Name Maria Herrera Phone 847-214-4702 Email mherrera@jbssinc Description

Summary:

The Quality Technician I is responsible for performing timely quality checks on raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products. This includes inspection, laboratory analysis, organoleptic evaluation, and verification of packaging quality to ensure product consistency andpliance with food safety standards. Functions Of The Position. Product and Packaging Analysis Conducts analysis on processing and packaging goods, including visual inspection, organoleptic evaluation, weight, size, mix, moisture, water activity, and salt testing.

Packaging duties include:

Testing packaging integrity and quality (oxygen, vacuum, leaker, quantity, weight) Verification of product type, label accuracy, date codes, lids, and over-cap color Metal detectorpliance testing ATP testing for sanitation verification Pre-operational inspections of packaging lines Enters analytical data, product holds, and equipment checkout information. Prepares samples for analysis in coordination with the R D laboratory. Places products on hold when results fall outside specification. Qualifications Education and Experience Food quality experience required. Skills and Competencies Ability to taste snack products and nut varieties. Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping. Basic math proficiency. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and stand for extended periods. Ability to operate calculators, analytical scales, salt/moisture/oxygen analyzers, water activity meters, and color meters. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Ability to work in high-temperature environments. JBSS is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Summary Additionally, we provide aprehensive benefits package that includes the following: Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Company Paid Life, Accident and Disability Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Paid Time Off, Paid Wellness Days, Paid Parental Leaves, Paid Volunteer Time Off Family Planning Program and Adoption Assistance Program Employee Assistance Programs Annual Bonus Plans 401(k) Plan HSA (with Company Match), Health FSA, and Dependent Care FSA. For a full listing of our extensive benefits package, please refer to the Careers page on our website, located here: ://jbssinc/careers Additional Information Hours 6:00am-4:30pm Overtime Required? Yes Name Maria Herrera Phone 847-214-4702 Email mherrera@jbssinc