Job Details:

Wage Type: Hourly

Department: QA Tech       

Reports to: QA Supervisor

Hours

1st shift:  8:00am – end of production

Summary

Responsible for routine observations and monitoring of product and processes to ensure compliance with finished product specifications. Food Safety and Quality Plans, and all other regulatory and customer requirements.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Be a model for safety and quality (GMP; FPS) standardsPre-operational inspection of the plantInspect product for adherence to Tecumseh Poultry guidelinesMonitor and ensure compliance with GMP and SSOP programsProvide back-up assistance to Level 2 QA when neededCommunicate with 3rd party sanitation, USDA, supervisors and other associatesKeep the area clean All other duties assignedMonitor product for defectsInspect facility for sanitary conditionsMonitor packaging specificationsEnsuring Lot Control and Product Identification is accurateTake product temperaturesPerform scale checksPerform HACCP monitoring tasksControl of out of specification product, equipment, and areasOther Food Safety and Quality monitoring activities as assigned

Qualifications

Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctualityAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to interact positively with other employees, management and USDAAbility to perform simple math functions and enter data into a Tablet/ComputerAbility to perform accurate documentation on records – attention to detailDetailed OrientedAbility to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficientlyAbility to wear, use and maintain personal protective equipmentAbility to follow safety policies and proceduresMust be at least 18yrs of ageAuthorized to work in the U.S.

Tech I Qualifications:  

Training and validation completed for the following processes:

Perform product inspections for defects (FPS and/or Fallout)Ability to perform monitoring and correction of personnel GMPsApplying Hold Tags to nonconforming equipment and/or productDocumenting accurate records

 Education and/or Experience:

Prefer minimum of 1-year experience in a meat processing or manufacturing environmentHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Communication Skills

Ability to take direction and learn by observing othersBe able to read numbers and labelsAble to communicate effectively in the English language, including reading and writing

Physical Requirements / Environment

Stand: Continuously (4 or more hours)Grasp: Continuously/Repetitive (picking up product to place on trays)Pull/Push: Occasionally (5-8 lbs. of product toward work area)Lift/Carry:  Continuously (2-12 ounces/product)

     Occasionally (up to 20-30 lbs.)

Physical Environment: Continuously: Working around moving machinery, working in a damp, slippery and cold environment (Below 40° F)

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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