Quality Technician Jobs

General:
Responsible for assuring all products are being produced at 300-employee poultry processing facility are safe and compliant with regulatory and Customer requirements. Works to ensure any food safety quality incidents are prevented. Promotes food safety and GMP awareness. The position reports to the quality manager w/ primary work schedule of M-F, day shift, with flexibility to work early shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed.
Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ensures all products are being produced in a safe manner and in compliance with all GMP’s, SSOP’s, HACCP, USDA and Customer requirements.
• Supports training for GMP’s, HACCP, SSOP, and USDA for employees
• Audits work practices, environment, and procedures for food safety / regulatory compliance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
• Performs a variety of checks and tests in poultry processing facility (incoming thru shipment)
• Provides input and helps enforce food safety procedures and best practices
• Works with operations and partners with USDA to meet state and federal regulations and promote a safe work environment.
• Performs and accurately documents all required lab tests
• Demonstrates analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Requirements
Education: Associates degree in technical field (preferred / not required)
Experience: Min. of 2 years of work experience in food processing or related field
Quality Technician Experience In Food Processing (preferred/not Required)
Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Working knowledge of quality systems
• Concise communication, solid interpersonal skills;
• Detailed-oriented; able to work in fast-paced environment
• Quality-related experience in an industrial environment
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations (preferred/ not required)

Physical Requirements:

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment w/ varying temperatures (e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees)
• Exercise strong hand-eye coordination in handling whole & parts of birds
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shift performing repetitive motion

Benefits

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)