Job Summary
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Technician ensures that the Quality Control and Food Safety programs are being maintained in the plant, and that the processing of products is consistent with established standards by performing the following duties in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Essential Job Functions
The essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Directly monitors process adherence to FSIS food safety regulatory requirements during slaughter, evisceration, packing and post-chill processing.
- Oversees and conducts daily implementation and verification of all HACCP activities.
- Conducts inspection of criteria and procedures during slaughter, evisceration, packing and post-chill processing.
- Oversees and conducts and oversees process quality data verification collection through the process during slaughter, evisceration, packing.
- Conducts statistical data collection from sizing to finish product verification.
- Conducts processing data collection for company research department.
- Participate in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
- Participates in quality management teams within the organization.
- Under the supervision of the QA Manager, investigates customer complaints regarding quality and food safety
- Reports any food safety related issues immediately to their direct supervisor.
- Required to perform pre-operational sanitation verification inspections routinely as scheduled.
- May be asked to help work within the production department as needed as support to that team.
- Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal codes and regulations.
- Report any damages to company property.
- Report any animal welfare related issues to management immediately.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications
The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Preference for some post-secondary education, or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production facility required; poultry facility preferred.
- Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.
- Computer skills: Working knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
- Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to assist others.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to satisfy all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.
- Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
The physical requirements/environmental factors for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Must be able to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally without assistance and 100 with assistance occasionally.
- Must be able to walk production floor and warehouse building.
- Conditions of production floor and warehouse maybe cold, wet, loud and PPE is required.
- Must be able to stay on their feet for long periods of time.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.
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