QA LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Description

• Perform checks and verifications to ensure food safety and quality program compliance with USDA and facility regulations.
• Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and conduct Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Work with FSIS/USDA and provide records as requested.
• Aid Quality Assurance (QA) and/or Food Safety Supervisors and management in gathering data for investigations.
• Monitor meat product Acceptable Quality Limits (AQL) standards and specifications, correct any deficiencies, and notify management of any USDA regulation or HACCP requirement violations.
• Maintain lab equipment by ensuring proper cleaning and regular maintenance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate and be able to pass all required safety courses provided by JBS.
• Must be self-motivated, trustworthy, and capable of completing all work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Capable of motivating, training, and teaching employees to JBS standards.
• Good communication skills.
• Track record of positive work performance.
• Computer skills required.
• Able to work second shift when required.

Problem Analysis

• Perform problem analysis related to quality and work standards.

Physical Requirements

• Constant walking and standing.
• Use of hands to fingers.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, and damp environments.
• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Uneven walking surfaces and slippery floors.
• Exposure to blades.
• Walking up and down stairs and ladders.

Standard Equipment

• Hard Hat.
• Safety Glasses.
• Hair Net/Beard Net.
• Appropriate GMP equipment.
• Safety Toe Boots.
• Hearing Protection.