Quality Assurance Tech

Perdue Farms • Sioux City, IA

380d

About The Position

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food. The position involves monitoring production processes of the facility to ensure all products meet company quality and food safety requirements during plant operations to ensure compliance with all company, regulatory, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent education.
• 0 - 2 years work experience.
• Good communication (both oral and written) and math skills.
• Experience in food quality and/or safety.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food quality and/or safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensures product meets internal and customer specifications and takes appropriate actions when a non-compliance is noted.
• Accurately conducts product reviews for compliance to include grading, packaging, and weights.
• Performs and accurately records quality checks on product and regulatory checks as specified within company programs and USDA regulations.
• Monitors associates' work practices and addresses any deficiencies noticed immediately while continually evaluating the potential for foreign material contamination while in assigned work areas.
• Inspects equipment for cleanliness and proper working condition prior to start-up and records findings.
• Assist FSQA Supervisor in ensuring HACCP, SSOP, SOPs are maintained.
• Routinely monitor/review FSQA documentation for accuracy and completeness for compliance to company programs and conduct pre-shipment review.
• Collect and ship laboratory samples as needed.
• Perform product show evaluations as needed.
• Follow up on Corrective Actions as needed to ensure product meets specifications.
• Investigate and report quality issues as they arise.
• Serve as the back-up to the FSQA Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED