Q.A./HACCP Coordinator
About The Position
The QA/HACCP Coordinator ensures that poultry processing operations comply with food safety regulations, quality standards, and HACCP protocols. The role supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of the plant’s food safety systems, including regulatory compliance, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Coordinator develops and maintains HACCP plans and food safety programs, conducts hazard analyses and risk assessments, monitors critical control points, and ensures documentation and corrective actions are completed. The role also performs production quality inspections, investigates quality issues and customer complaints, maintains procedures and records, and supports regulatory inspections and third-party audits. The Coordinator trains production staff in food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures and works with production, sanitation, and maintenance teams to promote food safety and continuous improvement. Work takes place in a cold, wet processing environment and may require occasional weekend or evening work during audits or production peaks.
Requirements
- HACCP certification is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in food safety or quality assurance in a poultry or meat processing environment.
- Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA software systems.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP plans and food safety programs in accordance with USDA and FSIS regulations.
- Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments for all processing steps.
- Monitor critical control points (CCPs) and ensure proper documentation and corrective actions.
- Lead HACCP team meetings and training sessions.
- Perform routine quality checks and inspections throughout the production process.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues and customer complaints.
- Maintain and update SOPs, SSOPs, and GMPs.
- Ensure product specifications are met and documented.
- Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Prepare for and participate in third-party audits and government inspections.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for traceability and verification.
- Train production staff on food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
- Communicate with cross-functional teams, including production, sanitation, and maintenance.
- Promote a culture of food safety and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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