What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician - Willmar, MN - Jennie-O position at Hormel Foods Family of Companies?
Live Production Quality Assurance Technician – Willmar, MN
Full Time - Hourly
Monday - Friday
Occasional Weekends
$19.75 starting wage
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
- Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Purpose of Position:
- Responsible for day-to-day quality assurance sample collection and submission to include (but not limited to) all sampling required for company salmonella prevention and control programs.
- Responsible for assisting in completion of monthly farm and hatchery environmental audits as scheduled.
- Responsible for assisting in QA ad-hoc projects as scheduled as well as providing support for Staff Veterinarian ad-hoc projects.
- Maintain accurate collection and record keeping of all sample information, audit results and other ad-hoc project information.
- Assist in acquiring supplies to assemble necessary sampling kits.
- Assist in assembly of sampling kits.
- Responsible for assisting Live Production veterinary staff when possible.
Working Conditions
- Can not own or raise any type of fowl (turkeys, chickens, geese, pheasants, parrots, parakeets, etc). Must be able to meet all Live Production sanitations and biosecurity requirements.
- Must be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat lift, carry and reach, while handling turkeys, feed, and litter and turkey equipment in a weight range of 1- to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in dust environment with ammonia present, in all weather conditions, while using approved respiratory protection. Facial hair must not compromise respirator mask-to-face seal (no beards).
- Must have good previous attendance record from previous position(s), or performance work actions in the last 6 months.
What you will receive:
- Competitive pay with pay increases
- You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
- Extraordinary benefit package including health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan, continuing education and much more. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
- Advancement opportunities
- Employment with a solid employer – People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.
Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/
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