Quality Assurance Technician -Entry Level

TITLE Quality Assurance Technician   REPORTS TO Quality Assurance Specialist   SHIFT Night: 6PM - 6:30AM COMPENSATION Rate This position is entry level, and it pays $21.75 / per hour (Night Shift Only $2 Shift Differential not included in hourly rates) LOCATION McCalla, Alabama Why Smucker is the Place for You 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, 80-hour vacation accrual, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, parental leave, and annual holiday bonus Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace – an environment you will look forward to coming into each day.

Follow site attendance policy. Follow the J.M. Smucker Basic Beliefs and Code of Conduct. Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Understands and supports the J.M. Smucker McCalla safety program policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner.  Recognizes unsafe working conditions and suggests new safety standards as appropriate. Understands, follows, and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment. Create or updates documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, CIL Improvements) Provide coaching and guidance to operational technicians on quality and food safety requirements, procedures, and best practices. Must be able to work flexible work schedules and overtime as needed. Follows skill progression to improve skill and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities. 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, COA verifications and management of commodity hold. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and perform as a member of a team. Handles daily FG micro samples, including maintenance of testing database and organization of retention samples. Performs cleaning/sanitation activities when needed. 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 (Thermometer, Air Flow, Scales, etc.). Serves as trainer for team quality training; responsible for building technician quality skills and providing ongoing coaching. Ability to operate sanitation equipment and material handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc. Ability to select and use appropriate basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc. Identifies and corrects equipment defects. Analyzes information using principles of math and statistics. Ability to identify visual defects and make corrections as needed. Solves problems using analytical troubleshooting, critical thinking, and root cause analysis. Uses continuous improvement tools to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions. Conduct routine quality inspections, audits, and verification activities to identify and address product or process deviations. Assist with audits, investigations, special projects, and other quality assurance initiatives as assigned.    EDUCATION AND/OR Experience High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Previous manufacturing experience in a