Quality Assurance Grading Specialist Job Huntsville Arkansas USA,Quality Assurance

Key Responsibilities

Performs random, unbiased sampling and quality evaluations of officially graded or certified poultry carcasses, parts, and further processed products to verify compliance with USDA grading and certification requirements, Grade A standards, Federal Purchase Program Specifications, commercial specifications, End Product Data Schedules, and facility quality standards.

Evaluates products at designated grading stations for defects, contamination, adulteration, readiness-to-cook requirements, and other quality or certification criteria to ensure ongoing compliance throughout production.

Records sample results, timestamps, production downtime, retained product quantities, and other required verification data accurately and promptly.

Communicates unacceptable results, excessive defects, process concerns, or required adjustments to the designated contact or QA leader.

Initiates or supports product hold procedures for products that fail to meet grading or certification requirements and verifies proper identification, segregation, disposition, and reinspection of retained product.

Assists in maintaining product hold logs, training records, label logs, production volume records, and other documentation required by the QA Grading Manual.

Verifies that official USDA grade marks, shields, stamps, or certification markings are used only on eligible products that meet requirements.

Supports verification of scales, thermometers, water meters, and other measuring equipment when applicable.

Participates in USDA plant reviews, comparative samples, quarterly audits, and corrective action activities as needed.

Follows approved Plan, Do, Check, Act procedures and help identify preventive and corrective actions to maintain program integrity.

Maintains effective communication and collaboration across internal and external partners (i.e., QA leadership, production team, USDA Graders, USDA Auditors, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
3 + years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
Must complete required QA Grader training and demonstrate grading proficiency; training must be completed upon hiring or assignment to the role and refreshed on a recurring basis, at least annually

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Butterball Core Competencies

Safety First:
We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
Integrity:
We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
Stewardship:
We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
Enthusiastic Attitudes:
We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
Continuous Improvement:
We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of applicable poultry grading standards, product specifications, defect criteria, and plant quality procedures
Basic understanding of labeling controls, product holds, rework procedures, and equipment verification requirements
Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures, sampling plans, specifications, QA Grading Manual requirements, and…