Lead Person (QA Sorter)

American Foods Group, LLC • Gibbon, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The QA Sorter Lead conducts carcass and carcass-part sorting activities and identifies abnormal conditions or defects before carcasses and parts are presented to online inspectors. The role oversees QA sorters and supports their qualifications and ongoing training. The Lead manages day-to-day department activities according to prescribed schedules, priorities, operation sequences, and processing specifications, and covers QA sorter duties when employees are absent. The position is with Gibbon Packing, LLC, an American Foods Group Company, in Gibbon, Nebraska.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in varied temperatures and conditions, including warm, hot, humid, cold, wet, or slippery environments, at varied heights and around moving equipment and parts, while using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and quality.
• Must successfully complete training in Beef Modernization and the use of a straight knife, steel, and hook.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Knowledge of beef anatomy sufficient to recognize common parts of the beef carcass, skeleton, and digestive tract.

Nice To Haves

• Previous FSIS inspector training and experience.
• Knife experience.
• Bilingual ability.
• Quality assurance experience.
• Hands-on knowledge, training, or experience in Basic Microbiology, Basic Chemistry, Sanitation, and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Perform the QA sorter job.
• Oversee and assist the QA Sorter department.
• Control day-to-day QA Sorter department activities according to prescribed schedules, priorities, operation sequence, and processing specifications.
• Cover QA Sorter duties when someone is absent.
• Train employees in QA sorter areas.
• Support the safety and productivity of production employees in designated areas.
• Provide employees with leadership, knowledge, experience, motivation, support, and advice.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping and proper operation of equipment.
• Evaluate department work performance and take corrective action in accordance with company standard practices and procedures.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Assist with meetings.
• Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k).
• Short-term disability.
• Discount meat purchase program.
• Training, growth, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED