Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift - Fort Smith, AR (10600447)

Founded more than 80 years ago, OK Foods has grown from a livestock and poultry feed manufacturer to join one of the world’s leading chicken producers, Bachoco.

Bachoco OK Foods produces the highest quality chicken products for the U.S. market. Currently, the Bachoco OK Foods family includes more than 4,000 team members who are dedicated to consistently producing high-quality chicken products and nourishing people around the world.

1st Shift - Further Processing - Quality Assurance Technician 

Dept. 187 Plant 2

Shift Time:  Rotating between 5:00 am – 5:00 pm

Pay Rate: $ 16.75 per hour.

 

**Position requires High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Please bring proof to interview.

 

 

Bachoco OK Foods offers competitive wages and benefits to include but not limited to:

$1/hour weekly attendance incentive.

Pay Increases at 30- & 90-Days.

30-Day job shadowing and mentorship program.

Outstanding Benefits (401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & more).

6 Paid holidays.

Vacation after 90-days.

2 Personal days/year after 90-days.

 

Summary   This position monitors and verifies finished product compliance with all applicable specifications by performing the following duties.                                            

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Responsible for setting up a workstation and assuring the necessary equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.

 

Responsible for monitoring product attributes according to finished product specifications.

 

Responsible for verifying the product has met all in-plant food safety requirements.

 

Responsible for monitoring and documenting applicable HACCP, GMP and SSOP regulations.

 

Responsible for identifying and isolating questionable product.

 

Responsible for obtaining finished product laboratory samples.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                

 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Competencies                                              

 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.

 

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.

 

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

 

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

 

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.

 

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

 

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

 

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

 

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

 

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

 

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

 

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

 

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

 

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience                                               

 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

 

Language Skills                                           

 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos written in English.  Ability to write simple correspondence in English.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

Mathematical Skills                                                 

 

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