Quality Assurance Technician (QA Tech)

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Estherville, IA

3d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more! Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA, processes hogs of varying sizes allowing us to offer a variety of cuts and cut sizes. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/. We offer an hourly starting wage of $20.76-22.11/Hr. (based on experience) and a weekly paycheck. Our complete benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more! Schedule Monday-Friday, 5:45am - 4:30pm Actual working hours will be dependent on assigned department. Saturday and occasional holiday hours may be required. Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Food Safety & Quality Compliance

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in food safety, preferred
Working knowledge of HACCP/SSOP/GMP/GFSI/laboratory methods
Attention to detail and strong desire for high-quality/safe products
Proficient with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite such as Word and Excel, preferred
Ability to complete basic math operations
Perform responsibilities with limited supervision and be able to make critical decisions based on observations
Verbally communicate professionally and respectfully with a cross-functional team
Accurately record data and maintain records
Ability to work in a facility that processes hogs; be comfortable working with and/or around blood
Willingness to work additional hours or perform work in other areas of the facility, as requested
Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
Consistently and repetitively perform hand and/or wrist movements
Consistently lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds
Consistently pull and/or pull up to 50 pounds
Consistently bend at the knees and/or waist in potentially awkward positions
Consistently turn and/or twist
Frequently climb ladders or steps up to 10 feet; frequently perform duties on an elevated surface
Stand up to 70-80% of the workday
Ability to work in an environment with extreme cold, wet/slippery conditions, and/or loud noise levels

Responsibilities

Complete weekly rotations into various departments to oversee quality assurance
Perform routine pre-operational inspections of facility, equipment, and raw materials
Inspect product for safety/quality and communicate effectively with team members if deficiencies are identified; apply product hold if product does not meet requirements
Collect various samples, create and observe petri dishes, and/or prepare samples for outside testing
Understand and verify that company SOPs are being followed; develop or update company procedures, as needed
Complete paperwork of monitored areas and input data into Excel or other software programs, as needed
Communicate with maintenance regarding any necessary building/equipment repairs that affect the safety and quality of product
Assist in ensuring high-quality animal welfare practices
Assist in audits, as requested
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.