QA Technician - Acorn QA 2nd Shift

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. The QA Technician is responsible for compliance of food safety systems along with quality programs, policies, procedures, and processes that are designed and necessary to ensure food safe products. This role also involves complying with government regulations and adhering to quality standards and specifications for Shenandoah Valley Organic.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
1-2 years’ experience in poultry production
Verbal communication skills, able to explain concepts.
Excellent reading comprehension and writing skills, including good grammar and spelling.
Self- Starter, able to complete tasks under minimal supervision at times.
Able to follow the directions of lead, supervisor, and manager.
Team-Player
Strong analytical ability and math skills.
Ability to organize, plan, and complete work in a timely manner.
Must be able to read and write English.

Nice To Haves

Labeling experience (not required, but desired).
Bi-lingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Assure finished product meets company standards.
Assure product throughout production process is carried out in accordance with plant HACCP, SSOP and GMP procedures.
Assure sanitary conditions in production areas are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Accurately record findings observed during verification and pre-shipment review checks.
Perform pre-operational and operational sanitary inspections.
Perform HACCP and GMP related tasks.
Assist in the process of product samples preparation and shipping.
Assist USDA inspectors if required.
Collect product samples during operation.
Generate daily QA documentation.
Support production in the development of, effectiveness, and the implementation of corrective actions.
Additional task as assigned by supervisor.