Quality Assurance Technician- D2

@ Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.bigheartpetbrands,inc..com

Quality Assurance Technician- D2

Decatur, AL
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

JMS Decatur is committed to food safety, quality, and legal standards. The QA Technician supports testing, equipment calibration, and safety programs to ensure product integrity. We value community, diversity, and employee well-being within a strong, supportive culture.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 2-3 years quality/laboratory experience
  • Basic computer skills
  • Understanding of food science
  • Good math and troubleshooting skills

Qualifications

  • Capable of applying food science principles
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to calibrate equipment
  • Attention to safety protocols
  • Team player

Full job description

Operates all equipment in the department to result in a quality packaged product. Communicates issues with the members of the operations team. Analyzes data for accuracy and determines that key attributes are within tolerance.

TITLE

Quality Assurance Technician

LOCATION

Decatur, AL

REPORTS TO

Manager, Quality Assurance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Understand and support the JMS Decatur Safety Program policies and performs work-related activities in a safe manner. Recognize unsafe work conditions and suggest new safety standards as appropriate
  • Acquire Preventive Controls Qualified Individual training to comply with JMS Decatur food safety, quality and legal requirements.
  • Analyze raw ingredients and finished products
  • Inspect and perform testing on incoming ingredients and packaging supplies to assure compliance to specifications
  • Perform laboratory analysis as scheduled during manufacturing of products to assure compliance to specifications
  • Calibrate and standardize Quality Assurance equipment both in the lab and in-process equipment
  • Perform data-entry and computer file maintenance on laboratory analysis
  • Clean equipment

SELECTION CRITERIA
Education

  • High School diploma or GED is required

Experience

  • 2-3 years of Quality/laboratory experience is highly desirable

Other

  • Basic computer skills
  • Must be capable of comprehending and applying principles of basic food science
  • Must have basic math skills and troubleshooting abilities
  • Must have communication skills for interaction with all production departments at all levels 

The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. 

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