**Description** Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician Reporting to: QA Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: + Auditing, documenting and enforcing USDA and facility regulations + Perform checks and verifications to ensure food safety and quality program is being followed + Monitor SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs and perform HACCP procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations. + Must work with FSIS/USDAand present records per the agency’s request + Aid Quality Assurance Supervisor and management in gathering data for investigations + Work closely with production associates in monitoring meat product AQL standards and specifications, correcting any deficienciesand notifying management of any violations of USDA regulations or HACCP requirements. + Maintain lab equipment by ensuring proper cleaning and regular maintenance is performed + Perform all other duties as assigned Key Qualifications, Abilities, and Skills: + Must be able towork flexible hours, overtime and some weekends + Must be willing to learn all aspects of food safety + Must have strongverbal and written Englishcommunicationskills + Mustbewilling to workin both hot and cold environments + Proficiency in Microsoft Office **EOE, including disability/vets.**