QA Tech Level 1

Position Summary

QA Technician will operate in a food production facility to observe, inspect, measure, and document findings during assigned, to demonstrate that the manufacturing environment, the raw materials and packaging materials, the production processes, and the resulting finished products meet the requirements and standards established by food agencies, Fair Oaks Farms, and customers for quality, safety, cost, and delivery of the finished products.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fresh meat to be used in the process to assure wholesomeness.
• Monitor and record weights and temperatures of cooked meat products.
• Monitor and assure the effective operation of production line metal detectors.
• Verify and record case weights and case piece counts and temperatures of the finished product.
• Verify information printed or stamped on finished product cases, including proper code date, 'Use Thru' date, product code, etc.
• Collect and document product samples for lab (micro) analysis, document proximate analysis, grilling, and sensory testing of finished product samples to assure the customer is receiving a quality product.
• Retain unacceptable or questionable products for further analysis.
• Contribute to production operations by complying with policies and procedures for meat processing; Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis, and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, etc.
• Contribute to a safe and sanitary work environment by complying with established procedures and rules.
• Monitor and assure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and establishment procedures are being followed, and that safe, quality meat products are being packaged for delivery to our customers.
• Perform special assignments, as directed by Q. A. management.
• Responsible for the quality of work performed and for identifying and documenting quality problems for corrective action and for preventing non-conforming products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required High School diploma, GED or equivalent, with basic math and computer skills to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and are comfortable with electronic data collection
• Must be dependable, available during required work hours, and be willing to work weekends and overtime hours as company necessitates.
• Detail-oriented with abilities to follow directions, to record data neatly and accurately, to work under minimal supervision, to multi-task in fast paced environment safety, and to communicate effectively and clearly in a timely manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Desired experience with Food Manufacturing, Food Service, and Retail Operations

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

Work is performed in an office/production environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Continually required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds/ up to 25 pounds 

Often required to lift/push/carry 25 – 50 pounds

Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather), cold and hot conditions

Frequently work near moving mechanical parts 

Frequently required to stand and walk

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to "legally protected categories" such as:  race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.