Basic Purpose- The successful candidate will have knowledge of retail meat cuts and product specifications, food safety and quality training, Microsoft Office, basic computer literacy and strong written and verbal communication skills. Completion of a meat cutting apprenticeship with Journeymen experience is desired. Experience in quality assurance, and food safety management systems, meat, and poultry HACCP and SQF Practitioner. This role will report to the QA Director. Backup for this role is the QA Manager.
Description-
Responsible for overseeing implementation of the company’s food safety and quality management system to assure food product integrity and compliance with specifications, SQF, GMP's, HACCP, USDA regulatory and customer standards.
Liaison with the USDA, maintenance, production, plant management and contracted service providers.
Mentors and coaches plant personnel as a form of training and continuous improvement.
Will be directly involved with corrective action and preventive measure activities.
Will play a significant role in new product development, validation, and implementation.
Complete projects for progression or as assigned by the QA Director with minimal supervision.
Troubleshoot technical issues related to food safety and quality.
Oversee pre-operational sanitation inspection.
Complete and develop reports using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
Initiate USDA Sketch approvals involving animal production and product quality claims.
Delegate tasks to QA Techs and follow-up to ensure that they have been properly completed.
Manage QA Tech scheduling including personal time off and unscheduled absences.
This is a well-managed company that offers an excellent compensation package with salary, vacation, and career stability!
A detailed job description is available for candidates under consideration.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Job requires workers to lift up to 60 lbs. must be able to: step, climb, balance, squat, kneel, bend and reach above shoulders as needed.
Work in a cold refrigerated environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person