QA Lead Sorter

American Foods Group • Gibbon, NE

119d

About The Position

The QA sorter lead will conduct carcass and carcass part sorting activities and identify any abnormal conditions or defects before carcasses and their parts are presented to online inspectors. This person will focus on overseeing the QA sorters and assist with their qualifications and ongoing training.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work temperatures (warm, hot, humid, cold, wet) or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and quality.
• Must be able to successfully complete training: Beef Modernization Straight knife, steel, hook.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform the QA sorter job.
• Oversee and assist the QA Sorter department.
• Responsible for the day-to-day control of 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.
• Responsible for the safety and productivity of production employees in designated area(s).
• Provide leadership resource to employees, offering knowledge, experience, motivation, support, and advice.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping and proper operation of equipment.
• Evaluate department work performance; take corrective action in accordance with company standard practices and procedures.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Assist in meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefit plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!
• Training, growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED