Quality Assurance Technician

Halperns Steak and Seafood•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician implements and monitors food safety and quality programs at Halperns’ Steak & Seafood’s facility in College Park, Georgia. The role supports the QA Manager with employee training, recall and traceability programs, and daily facility inspections and cleanup procedures. The position also implements environmental testing programs and performs other responsibilities as requested. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 1 p.m. and continuing until finished. Applicants must provide their most recent employment experience for their application to be considered complete. Candidates employed by a Halperns’ Steak & Seafood customer must provide a letter of support from their management if selected for the interview process.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working with quality systems documentation and administration in a USDA-FSIS-inspected facility.
Basic knowledge of food safety policies, including HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, and USDA-FSIS regulations.
Basic understanding of product and equipment hold-and-release procedures and working knowledge of product recalls.
Understanding and experience in microbiological testing of plant equipment and the environment.
Background in developing and implementing plant procedures.
Excellent computer skills, including MS Word and Excel, and strong written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively staff and manage personnel and functions relevant to plant quality assurance and food safety.
Some knowledge of meat processing and meat processing equipment, and simple laboratory testing procedures.
Mature individual capable of interacting with plant hourly employees.
Provide most recent employment experience for the application to be considered complete.

Responsibilities

Implement the HACCP program.
Implement food safety programs covering SSOPs, metal detection, pest control, GMPs, personal hygiene, chemical control, and receiving documentation.
Implement Halperns’ Portion Cut and Food Security programs.
Monitor daily cleanup and related procedures and programs.
Monitor daily pre-operational inspections.
Assist the QA Manager with employee training in GMP, sanitation, and HACCP.
Assist the QA Manager with recall and traceability programs.
Implement environmental testing programs.
Perform other responsibilities as requested.