Quality Assurance Technician

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

Job Summary

Ensures that the quality control program is being maintained in plant and that the production of products is consistent with established standards by performing the following duties in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following:

• Directly monitors process adherence to FSIS food safety regulatory requirements during slaughter, evisceration, packing and post-chill processing.
• Oversees and conducts daily implementation and verification of all HACCP activities.
• Conducts inspection of criteria and procedures during slaughter, evisceration, packing and post-chill processing.
• Oversees and conducts and oversees process quality data verification collection through the process during slaughter, evisceration, packing.
• Conducts statistical data collection from sizing to finish product verification.
• Conducts processing data collection for company research department.
• Participate in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Participates in quality management teams within the organization.
• Under the supervision of the QA Manager, investigates customer complaints regarding quality.
• All other assigned duties.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Preference for some post-secondary education, or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)
• 1 to 3 years of business experience with a minimum of 1 in Quality Assurance Field
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team at times.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts inside plant floor. Constant exposed to temperatures that bring heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times.
• The ability to move 25 pounds alone and over 25 pounds with assistance constantly.
• Constant uses a machinery or hand tool with hands throughout entire shift.
• Constant mobility on feet

Keywords: QA, QA Tech, Quality, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Safety, Poultry, chicken, duck, turkey, Plant.