Brakebush Chicken

QA Technician

Brakebush Chicken  •  $25/hr  •  Wisconsin (Remote)  •  41 minutes ago
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Job Description

Title: QA Technician, 3rd Shift

City, State: Westfield, WI

Reports to: FSQA Senior Supervisor

3rd Shift Quality Assurance Technician

HOURS: 8:45p.m. - 5:15a.m. (Sun-Thurs)

WAGE: $25.35 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: Ensure that products produced, in your area of responsibility are in accordance with established QA guidelines.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Batter tests.
  • Net weights.
  • Product temperature checks (frozen/ fully cooked).
  • Box counts/ Portion weight checks.
  • Boneless product inspection.
  • Inedible dock checks.
  • Hold/ release record keeping.
  • Scale/ metal detector checks.
  • General record keeping/ filing.
  • Condemned/ contamination reports.
  • Research data for customer complaints.
  • Sample collection for bacti / prep and fat and moisture.
  • Formulation/ marination checks.
  • Returned product inspection/ paperwork.
  • FFA test on oils.
  • Cooler checks.
  • Assist with receiving inspection.
  • Tolerant of extended periods of time standing, walking & variation in environment (temperatures, humidity, flour, etc.).
  • Bug light checks (weekly). Rodent trap checks (inside/outside) (monthly).
  • Thermometer calibrations.
  • Sanitation inspections (inside/ outside).
  • Mid-shift swabs (as requested).
  • Verify monitor tests to satisfy HACCP/SQF.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to varying temperatures from warm to cold, some heavy lifting, dust, noise, slippery floors. Wear appropriate PPE and other equipment as necessary or required.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Must pass company math test. Computer knowledge and the ability to work well with other departments is essential. Self motivated, quality minded, reliable individual. Must be able to work with little supervision. Ability to use Radio/phone system. Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs, up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to work with and handle confidential information. Must meet the physical abilities evaluation for this position. Must successfully complete all required training.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to provide or assume work sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.

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Brakebush Chicken

About Brakebush Chicken

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. privately owned and U.S. operated since 1925, is a value-added processor of great tasting chicken products. We have processing facilities in Westfield, Wisconsin (headquarters); Irving, Texas; Wells, Minnesota; Mocksville, North Carolina; and Hartwell, GA; along with our own Transportation fleet. Our Westfield and Irving facilities are state of the art operations and provide a complete line of further processed chicken with over 200 products for Foodservice, Industrial, and Chain accounts. We have multiple production lines with capacities ranging from 5,000 to over 10,000 pounds per hour​. We offer the products, programs, promotions and culinary support to help you grow your business​. ​Brakebush takes pride in being a socially responsible manufacturer.

Best practices in food safety are paramount to operating a best-in-class food processing facility. That’s why we take a completely transparent approach to safety, one that helps instill confidence and trust. We have an aggressive environmental pathogen testing program and participation in a full array of plant audits. We have multiple technologies​, including x-ray bone detection equipment, ensure that our products are among the safest in the industry.

Brakebush​ has always strived to be a leader in our industry, from new technology to customer expectations, and sustainability is no different. As a company, we have evaluated every aspect of our costs to maintain control over them. If there is a better, more efficient and less impactful way to do something we have made those changes and will continue to look at ways to improve. We are in a rural setting, in a small community, in a small county in Wisconsin and have always known that it is our responsibility to make a small environmental impact while making a very positive impact on our community. We have strived to be a leader in every aspect of our business and to be a positive example in our community.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Westfield, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1925
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