QA Tech

Carthage System • Peoria, IL

2d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Calihan Processing Cooperative, Inc. is a pre-rigor pork processing company and a leading U.S. fresh sausage supplier. Calihan Processing Cooperative gives you the unique opportunity to become part of a large, growing company that maintains a down-to-earth atmosphere where the CEO knows you by name. We remain a family business, with a long tradition of providing quality raw materials for companies that utilize our pork for finished, value-added, products. Our customers are our partners, not our competition. Calihan Processing Cooperative is a place where you can develop your career to the fullest, while working in a friendly environment. We are seeking a full-time, Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician to join our team in Peoria, IL.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Background in Quality Assurance/Food Safety, preferably within the protein industry.
• Must be able to utilize universal computer software.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP Certifications advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of technicians and perform duties with minimal direction.
• Ability to engage with all levels of the company to ensure commitment to change.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring Procedures including Pre-operational sanitation, Product Temperatures. Zero Tolerance Checks. Metal Detector Checks, and Label Verifications.
• Overseeing tools, utensils and other potentially dangerous equipment that are distributed daily.
• Monitoring mixing for products/ingredients for tampering, foreign objects, and accuracy.
• Managing non-compliance and assess root causes and provide suggested corrective actions.
• Ensuring all Food Safety, SQF, and Safety policies are followed.
• Making sure all employees are wearing proper PPE specific to their job areas and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Actively surveying Food Security and Defense procedures inside the facility and its operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed