AM FSQA Technician

Job Summary

The plant QA Tech is responsible for the inspection and testing of manufacturing processes and products to ensure the product quality. The QA Tech will work with a variety of inspection and test equipment and methods, processes, and products, ensuring proper procedures are being followed and documented to maintain product quality and records traceability. The QA Tech will also assist to ensure nonconforming product is appropriately identified and removed from the production flow until such product can be dispositioned.

• Perform Pre-Operational Sanitation inspection each morning to verify proper cleaning and sanitation and document inspection results including deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Collect ATP and TPC swabs of the food processing environment during Pre-Operational Sanitation inspection to verify proper cleaning and sanitation and document and oversee deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Perform inspections and audits of incoming raw materials and ingredients to ensure compliance with internal food safety and quality standards.
• Perform Operational Sanitation inspections as mandated by the SSOP program, including employee hygiene, product handling, waste removal, condensation. Document inspection results including deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Perform online checks of critical process and quality control points to ensure the process is in control. Report results of testing to supervisors, quality management and operations as appropriate.
• Understand your roles and responsibilities within the monitoring of the SQF, HACCP, and other prerequisite programs.
• Become proficient in the use of lab equipment including O2 analyzers, Colorimeter, and Thermometers.
• Perform CCP monitoring and verification activities as mandated in the company’s HACCP plan.
• Perform equipment calibration checks according to established SOPs including Thermometers, Scales, Smokehouses.
• Perform Net Weight and Declared Count checks to ensure compliance with established Net Contents Labeling.
• Perform related duties as required and instructed from management team.

Education and/or

Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, two (2) or more years related experience. Prior experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Communication

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents in the English language such as software documentation, operating and maintenance manuals, general business periodicals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and key files. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, have the ability to prepare reports and business correspondence, effectively present information and be able to effectively respond to questions from customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.

Reasoning Ability and Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply mathematical formulas to practical situations.

The employee is regularly required to move about the facility, lift or move 25 lbs., and seldom lift or move more than 50 lbs. The employee will stand/walk on concrete floors for 10+ hours per day, 6 days per week, and occasionally sit. The employee is required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and must have specific vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standing, stooping, walking, bending, and climbing are expected physical abilities, with or without accommodations.

At Daily’s, our mission is to bring excellence to the table.

• We put people first.
• We are committed to always doing the right thing.
• We champion change.
• We win through teamwork.
• We prioritize safety.

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified people will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.