Quality Assurance Technician

Halperns'​ Steak & Seafood • Atlanta, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician implements Halperns’ food safety and quality programs at its College Park, Georgia facility. The role supports HACCP, sanitation, food security, product handling, environmental testing, and daily operational inspections. The technician also assists the QA Manager with employee training and recall and traceability programs, and performs other responsibilities as requested. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 1 p.m. and continuing until finished.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience 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, as well as 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, meat-processing equipment, and simple laboratory testing procedures.
• Mature individual capable of interacting with plant hourly employees.
• Provide the most recent employment experience for the application to be considered complete.

Responsibilities

• Implement the HACCP Program.
• Implement food safety programs, including SSOP, metal detection, pest control, GMP, 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.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and EFAP benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, and other voluntary plans.
• Pre-tax savings accounts.
• Profit sharing.
• Family culture and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed