Quality Assurance Technician

Requirements

• Minimal computer skills and/or willingness to learn company software to complete job assignments
• Ability to move, open, and inspect plant-produced products
• Ability to stand on concrete surfaces up to four continuous hours with a minimum of 8 hours per shift
• Physical ability to navigate all areas of the processing facility and follow all safety procedures
• Ability to perform strenuous work in a damp environment with a wide range of temperatures
• Dependable, prompt, with strong integrity and work ethic
• Ability to work independently and uphold company values, Quality Pillar, and FSQA programs
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and learn poultry processing methods and practices
• Compliance with all Food Safety Quality Assurance policies and USDA regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Model and coach facility team members on expectations and compliance
• Complete inspections to verify product meets internal and customer specifications; take appropriate actions for non-compliance
• Accurately conduct product reviews for grading, packaging, and weight compliance
• Monitor team members' work practices and address deficiencies by informing team members and reporting to supervisors
• Monitor product processing areas to mitigate foreign material contamination risks
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness and proper working condition prior to startup or during process; record findings legibly
• Collect, track, and implement numerical data
• Communicate properly with all levels of management and USDA
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with coworkers and leadership teams
• Work varying days, including weekends, when processing schedules change