QA Technician - 1st Shift Acorn QA

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for supporting food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and production standards throughout the poultry production process. This role helps ensure finished product meets Farmer Focus standards and that production activities are carried out in accordance with plant HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and company procedures. The Quality Assurance Technician plays an important role in monitoring sanitary conditions, performing inspections, collecting samples, generating documentation, supporting USDA interactions, and assisting Production with corrective actions. This position requires strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced poultry processing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
1–2 years of experience in poultry production.
Must be able to read and write English.
Verbal communication skills with the ability to explain concepts clearly.
Excellent reading comprehension and writing skills, including good grammar and spelling.
Strong analytical ability and math skills.
Ability to organize, plan, and complete work in a timely manner.
Self-starter with the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision at times.
Ability to follow directions from a lead, supervisor, and manager.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to accurately complete Quality Assurance documentation.
Ability to support HACCP, SSOP, GMP, sanitation, food safety, and quality requirements.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Labeling experience.
Bilingual ability.
Prior Quality Assurance experience in poultry processing, food processing, manufacturing, or production.
Experience performing inspections, collecting samples, completing pre-operational or operational checks, or supporting corrective actions.
Experience working with USDA inspectors or regulatory requirements in a production environment.

Responsibilities

Assure finished product meets company standards.
Assure product throughout the production process is handled and produced 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 checks and pre-shipment review checks.
Perform pre-operational and operational sanitary inspections.
Perform HACCP and GMP related tasks.
Collect product samples during operations.
Assist in the preparation and shipping of product samples.
Generate daily Quality Assurance documentation.
Assist USDA inspectors as required.
Support Production in the development, effectiveness, and implementation of corrective actions.
Communicate quality, food safety, or sanitation concerns to the appropriate lead, supervisor, or manager.
Follow all company policies, food safety procedures, safety requirements, and department standards.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.