Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift - Fort Smith, AR

Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift
- Fort Smith, AR ) (110) 1

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Start Date:

9/11/26

Founded more than 80 years ago, OK Foods has grown from a livestock and poultry feed manufacturer to join one of the world’s leading chicken producers, Bachoco.

Bachoco OK Foods produces the highest quality chicken products for the U.S. market. Currently, the Bachoco OK Foods family includes more than 4,000 team members who are dedicated to consistently producing high-quality chicken products and nourishing people around the world.

1stShift
- Slaughter Plant
- Quality Assurance Tech

Dept. 110 Quality Control

Pay Rate:$16.75 per hour

Shift Time: QA time is rotated weekly as listed below:

Monday (Pre-Op) 3:40am-2:39pm

Tuesday-Friday (Slaughter) 4:00am-2:39pm

Monday
-Friday (Cut Up and Post Chill) 8:00am-4:50pm

** Position requires High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Please bring proof to interview.

Bachoco OK Foods offers competitive wages and benefits to include but not limited to:

$1/hour weekly attendance incentive.

Pay Increases at 30- & 90-Days.

30-Day job shadowing and mentorship program.

Outstanding Benefits (401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & more).

6 Paid holidays.

Summary Performs daily quality testing in the cut-up process of the slaughter facility by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs testing using approved procedures.

Creates records in a manner that meets quality standards.

Reports all important events to Lead and/or Quality Supervisor in a timely manner.

Responsible for any and all directives set forth by Senior Quality Management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills
- Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control.

Oral Communication
- Listens and gets clarification.

Written Communication
- Writes clearly and informatively;
Able to read and interpret written information.

Diversity
- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics
- Treats people with respect;
Works with integrity and ethically.

Organizational Support
- Follows policies and procedures.

Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Quantity
- Meets productivity standards;
Completes work in timely manner;
Strives to increase productivity;
Works quickly.

Safety and Security
- Observes safety and security procedures;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment;
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
Takes responsibility for own actions;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.;
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos written in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present…