Quality Assurance Representative - Cherry (Days)

About the role

Foster Farms is seeking a QA Inspector to join their team. This position is responsible for monitoring processes, performing routine QA checks, interfacing with line supervision and production workforce, maintaining documentation, conducting internal audits, performing pre-operational sanitation inspections, updating and evaluating compliance with USDA regulations, and making decisions regarding product disposition.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process and perform routine QA checks.
• Interface with line supervision and production workforce on production and quality procedures.
• Maintain process and quality documentation, to include conducting internal audits.
• Perform pre-operational sanitation inspection in area assigned.
• Maintain current operation instructions and quality control procedures by updating as new information is given.
• Provide input from the floor for these instructions and procedures.
• Perform, monitor and evaluate compliance with USDA regulations other than those incorporated into daily routines.
• Hold product that does not conform to customer agreements, finished product specifications, or legal requirements.
• Make decisions regarding product disposition including release.

Requirements

• Able to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal).
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Proficient in mathematics.
• Proficient on a computer, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Legible handwriting.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• An overall favorable employment record and attendance record.
• Able to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to rotate into various departments with varying QA related job duties as needed.
• Able to show up to work daily and be on-time to perform the duties of the position.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-12 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor.
• Able to work in cold environments, 40 degrees or hot environments, up to 100 degrees.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal).
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Proficient in mathematics.
• Proficient on a computer, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Legible handwriting.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• An overall favorable employment record and attendance record.
• Able to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to rotate into various departments with varying QA related job duties as needed.
• Able to show up to work daily and be on-time to perform the duties of the position.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-12 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor.
• Able to work in cold environments, 40 degrees or hot environments, up to 100 degrees.

Skills

• Clear communication skills.
• Mathematical proficiency.
• Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical stamina for standing for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in various environments (cold, hot).

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $18.50 to $21.80 per hour.

Pay

• $18.50 to $21.80 per hour.

Schedule

• Varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.