OSI Group

QA Tech 2nd Shift (available to work between 2:45 pm - 1:00 am)

OSI Group Oakland, Iowa, United States

Food Production · 10,001+ employees

3 d ago
qa Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Perform line audits and quality tests during production to ensure products meet specifications and sanitary standards. Responsibilities include monitoring temperatures, calibrating equipment, and collecting samples for laboratory analysis.

What they look for

Quality assurance Line auditing Temperature monitoring Metal detector testing Sample collection Shelf life testing Organoleptic evaluation Scale calibration Thermometer calibration Sanitation compliance GMP PPE usage Data recording Food safety

Requirements

Candidates must be available to work the 2nd shift between 2:45 pm and 1:00 am. The role requires 3 months of on-the-job training and adherence to safety and Good Manufacturing Procedures.

Benefits

Paid time off Sick leave Vacation Holidays 401k with matching company contributions Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Educational assistance Overtime pay Attendance premiums Shift premiums

Full description

Perform a variety of line audits and tests during production to ensure that product is being made within specification and that proper production and sanitary procedures are being followed.

Job Responsibilities

  • Audit line internal temperature of cooked products; record.
  • Audit metal detectors with the use of standards; if detector is faulty, retain product and re-test product made since last successful test.
  • Perform line audits, recording speed, temperature, weights.
  • Perform weekly swabs of equipment/gloves and plates of air; package with instructions and send to lab.
  • Once per shift, gather cooked and raw product samples to send to lab with testing instructions.
  • Maintain and test shelf life samples; perform organoleptic duties.
  • Inspect code dates on bags, boxes, and cases based on product specification and production schedule.
  • Inspect and record cooler and freezer temperatures.
  • Cook samples 2-3 times per shift from all lines.
  • Perform hourly piece count of packed box.
  • Calibrate scales and thermometers daily.
  • Complete paperwork on employee sanitation compliance.
  • Follow all safety rules.
  • Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); recognize and practice Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
  • Keep assigned area clean.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

  • 3 months of on the job training.

Compensation

This role is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week and may also be eligible for additional hourly premiums for perfect attendance and/or working evening or night shifts. As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401k with matching company contributions, a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development.

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