Quality Assurance Technician - Ready to Cook Evening Shift

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day.We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed.At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, could grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

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

Quality Assurance Technician - Ready to Cook Job Summary

Perform various checks, monitor production to ensure that specifications are met.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

Performs checks of product quality against specifications

Assures GMP, HACCP, and SOP's are in compliance

Investigates issues related to Quality and Food Safety

Collects microbiological and product samples for testing and evaluation.

Applies Holds to nonconforming products and materials

Assures food safety, regulatory and company compliance.

Understanding of the process

Assists with audits of the process, GMP's and food safety as well as customer audits.

Assists with troubleshooting of plant quality problems

Assists with troubleshooting of sanitation issues and problems.

Assists with product improvement projects

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.

Able to interact with all levels of management

Able to work alone with limited supervision

Knowledge of workplace safety rules

Ability to work with cross functional teams.

Excellent attendance and work record

Excellent communication skills

Able to speak, read and write English

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in poultry/animal science, biology, or chemistry preferred.

1-3 years of experience in a quality assurance role in lieu of required education

Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Physical Demands

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to distinguish colors.

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Working Environment:

Time working in a cold and wet industrial environment is required.

May require long periods of time on feet.

May require a lot of walking.

May be exposed to foul odors due to incubating and autoclaving samples.

Must be able to use computer.

Some long hours and weekend work may be required.

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. 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. xrczosw Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.