**Description** JBS is seeking an hourly Quality Assurance Tech **Team Member** ! This position starts at **$23** **per hour.** **Benefits Include** + Paid vacation and holidays + Medical, dental and vision benefits + 401(k) plan + Better Futures Program + Career development opportunities **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the consistent quality of production by enforcing good manufacturing practice (GMP) systems, validating processes and providing documentation to ensure compliance with production, sourcing, contractual and company industry standards and requirements through inspecting and testing within the organization. + Monitors and directs mixers to ensure proper mixing of ingredients for a consistent product + Visually inspects, checks and records temperature information at all HACCP points of production + Identifies quality concerns with ingredients and packing and brings them to the attention of management + Monitors weights and appearance of finished packaging + Observes good manufacturing practices of production employees, including: inspects and evaluates the cleaning and sanitizing operations; inspects and understands packaging standards, and: inspects the sanitary and mechanical conditions of the line. + Analyzes trends in production/process data through historical record methods + Ensures calibrations of monitoring devices, including but not limited to: scales, thermometers, and water activity monitors + Assists with raw material and/or quality issues (e.g., completion of and facilitation of reject/hold forms) + Monitors product quality by conducting regular quality audits of production lines and processes + Performs product tests, including but not limited to, water activity, product quality and taste evaluations on daily production runs + Perform line checks to ensure quality packaging (label, seals, etc.) and correct coding information is being performed. + Coordinates appropriate tests through the use of approved outside laboratories + Ensures compliance with health and safety manufacturing standards by all employees + Actively participates in tracking improvement projects + Reports and conducts follow-up on food safety, special departmental projects, etc. + Continuously monitors the quality of the product and materials to comply with product specifications + Ensures cleaning and food safety conditions are maintained in the department through Pre-Operational and Operational inspections following SOPs + Enforces company policies, including: food safety and GMP procedures and regulations + Verifies and documents daily CCP records + Inspect and ensure Pest Control programs are in effect and compliant with plant guidelines + Inspects and audit products for adherence of Golden Island Jerky and USDA guidelines + Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects + Additional duties will be assigned as needed **Qualifications** + Requires ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs + Ability to stand for long periods of time + Additional qualifications as needed **Work Environment** The work environment may include cold and/or hot temperatures. It may also require the use of sharp tools such as knives. **_About JBS_** JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year. **Our Mission** To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. **Our Core Values** Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity **EOE/Vets/Disability**