QA Technician I

SUMMARY: The QA Technician is responsible for monitoring specified areas such as HACCP, GMP, SSOP, customer specifications, FSIS regulatory requirements and others. Technician takes a proactive approach to assist management in the prevention of problems or correction of process deficiencies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: Inspects products at various stages of the production process in accordance with standard operating proceduresPerforms analytical test on samples as well as calculations to measure factors and tests product to verify factorsPrepares quality documentation and data summarization reports using computers, paper or other meansActively and effectively communicate with various plant personnel to ensure product problems are prevented Calibrates all instruments per plant procedures at the required frequencyMaintain a safe work environment Maintain satisfactory attendance and job performance in accordance with company policies and procedures Other duties are performed as assigned by the Supervisor EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required Must be 18 years or older Read and write English Follow verbal and written instructions Perform simple mathematical calculationsMust be eligible to work in the United States Previous poultry or meat processing experience preferred PHYSICAL and WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Use hands/wrists to pick up samples up to 40 lbs and perform evaluations Cold, damp wet environment with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees Work while wearing and utilizing required PPE Stand for 2-3 hour intervals, at least 8 hours per day Exposure to varying noise levels Bend, stoop and lift various weights as needed Climb stairs, frequently stoop, kneel, and/or bend