QA Technician- West Side

QA Technician- West Side, 1st ShiftTitle: QA Technician- West Side, 1st ShiftCity, State: Irving, TX, Texas (US-TX)Reports to: FSQA SupervisorDepartment: Irving - 1st Shift Quality Assurance West (Direct)Classification: Nonexempt Position: QA/AQL Tech ICompensation: Hourly Non-exemptReports to: QA ManagerBenefits Offered: Health, Dental, Life Ins., 401(K) with a company match, Voluntary Benefits include (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Vision, Supplemental Life), Paid Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, Annual Bonus, and more.Employment Type: Full-timeQualifications: Display positive attitude and team work skills. Must complete a pre-employment physical and drug test. Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day. Ability to frequently bend, lift and twist. Must be able and available to work overtime as required.Job Summary: Essential duties & responsibilities include the following:Conducts product sampling as well as chemical, microbiological & physical testing.Essential Functions: Basic comprehension of speaking, reading & writing in English Can write neatly and clearly on all paper-work. Show basic understanding of how to use and operate a computer (and take care of). Show comprehension and knowledge retention of all Brakebush Irving, Inc. training programs (specifically quality and food safety). Can be responsible for having, maintaining and cleaning assigned tools Can complete all required paperwork and database entries accurately and in a timely manner. Can communicate to direct report when there are deviations from the process or specification. Show basic understanding of mathematics (addition, subtraction, percentages, multiplication and/or division). Have a basic understanding of quality control (acceptable vs. unacceptable). Can place product on Hold and complete the Hold Tag process in an accurate and timely manner. Communicating with management when there are concerns with the following: Production Safety Employee Relations Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Experience : Entry-level. Other Requirements : No other requirements.Working Conditions: High noise, varied temperatures (warm to cold), slippery floors, moving equipment and dust may be present. Employees will wear personal protective equipment as necessary or required.About Brakebush Brothers Irving in Irving, TX: As a family owned company, Brakebush celebrated their 90th Anniversary in 2015. Throughout the years, with the help of a dedicated, experienced workforce, Brakebush has kept the same ideals that our founders started - providing the highest quality products to meet the needs of restaurant operators, schools, healthcare facilities, convenience stores and everyone who wants to serve their customers great tasting chicken.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 currently unable to sponsor or assume 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.