Quality Assurance Technician

TITLE

Quality Assurance Technician

NUMBER OF OPENINGS

Multiple

LOCATION

McCalla, Alabama

SHIFT(s):

Day 6:00am - 6:30pm

Schedule: Work 2 days / Off 2 days / Work 3 days / Off 2 days

COMPENSATION Base Rate

Minimum starting wage: $23 / per hour ($2 Shift Differential not included in hourly rates)

BENEFITS

https://www.jmsmucker.com/careers/why-smucker/employee-benefits

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work while enjoying each day. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee as part of our commitment to be an employer of choice.

Highlights include:

Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 80 hours paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, and annual holiday bonus. See more at Employee Benefits | The J.M. Smucker Company

Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace - an environment you will look forward to coming into each day continuing progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity.

At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products Quality Assurance Technician Shifts Benefits our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment. You will be able to lead and contribute in meaningful ways at our new greenfield McCalla, AL facility, where we will produce the very popular Uncrustables sandwiches and are also looking forward to development of new and innovative products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all Food Safety, Quality and regulatory requirements.
• Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe work conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards as appropriate.
• Leader for quality department, including coaching and training fellow employees, acting as a communication conduit, and driving improvements.
• Reports quality department data including FG/RM age inventories and trending of daily paperwork results.
• Manages FG/RM/Packaging holds system as well as the trending and reporting holds for each team.
• Reviews, verifies and files RM receiving sheets, regular audits of FIFO systems, COA verifications and management of commodity holds (micro pending system).
• Handles daily FG micro samples, including maintenance of testing database and organization of retention samples.
• Performs cleaning/sanitation activities when needed.
• Creates or updates documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, SSOPs).
• Uses continuous improvement tools to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data; utilizes basic computer programs for e-mail and online training resources.
• Performs the monitoring of quality equipment throughout the facility (Thermapen, Air Flow, Scales, etc.)
• Assists in solving problems using analytical troubleshooting, critical thinking and root cause analysis.
• Works as part of a team and assists fellow employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.Good communication skills are required both verbally and written.Ability to use a computer and input data required for production. Ability to give and receive feedback.

OTHER

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to learn company-specific systems and Microsoft Office programs
• Good communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform the essential job functions outlined above consistent with safety standards and practices
• Ability to understand and use proper PPE for the area
• Ability to maintain mobile equipment and follow battery changing procedures
• Ability to safely and efficiently use racking systems and mobile equipment.
• Detail-oriented and able to see projects through to completion
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision and flexible to changing assigned tasks
• Capability to work well with people across departments to address quality issues
• Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions:

• Weekend work.

• 2-2-3 schedule, days or nights. (no rotating shift)

• Computer usage.

• Willing to travel for various trainings.

• Environment temperature varies between hot and cold conditions.

• Noise level is moderate to high; hearing conservation program required.

• Able to work overtime as needed.

• Basic computer skills, including the ability to learn company-specific systems and Microsoft Office Suite programs.

• Able to perform the essential job functions outlined above consistent with safety standards and practices.

• Able to understand and use proper personal protective equipment for the area.

• Detail oriented and able to see projects through to completion.

• Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

• Able to provide leadership and prioritization in designated area.

• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and able to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Able to work both independently (alone) and interdependently (on a team).

• Physical requirements of the job include the ability to:
  • Lift and carry up to 60 pounds
  • Stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb
  • Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel
  • Hear, speak, and see

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk, at least, 90% of the time.

• The employee must be able to work 12-hour shifts.

• The employees must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to 60 pounds and should be able to lift 35-60 pounds frequently.

• The employee must be able to squat or kneel and bend frequently.

• The employee must be able to work in a cold (-10 degrees F) freezer environment frequently.

• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast, oils, peanut butter, and other materials.

• The employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.

• Repetitive motion, reaching, handling/feeling frequently (60-90% of the time).

• Hearing protection required.

VISION

• Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses. The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.

SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role is a rotational offline support role. The candidate should anticipate being in this role for approximately 3 years before rotating into an online technician role.

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.