QA Technician

Monitor Food Safety and Quality critical control points and critical quality points respectively.

Monitor Food Safety and Quality pre-requisite program control points.

Perform product inspections to verify adherence to product specifications.

Accurately document the results of the monitoring activities performed.

Initiate corrective actions when a deviation is uncovered during a monitoring activity.

Monitor preventive measures implemented as a result of a deviation.

Work independently with contracted sanitation during pre-operational sanitation.

Utilize test equipment to monitor production equipment operation and food safety and quality parameters.

Collect microbiological samples using aseptic techniques.

Perform organoleptic shelf-life evaluations of finished products.

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with plant management, hourly associates, and USDA inspection personnel.

Follow written and verbal instructions.

Assist management with special projects as needed.

Understanding of HACCP principles
Retail veal and lamb cut identification knowledge is desirable.
 
Basic computer and electronic tablet device literacy.
 
Knowledge of QA operations and food safety is preferred.
 
Excellent reading, writing, and math skills preferred.
 
Strong attention to detail and ability to work well in a team setting.
 
Comfortable working in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment
 

Minimum High School graduate or GED preferred.

HACCP Certification is desirable.

Minimum two years’ experience in food production from a Food Safety and Quality perspective
 

Must be able to perform the following physical activities: step, climb, sit for long periods of time, type and lift as needed.

Plant is a cold refrigerated environment