Quality Assurance Technician

Verde Farms•Pedricktown, NJ

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The FSQA Technician is responsible for assuring adherence to the Plant’s Quality Assurance programs. They will be a key member of the team and engaged in establishing, implementing, documenting, and monitoring Food Safety and Quality programs at the Verde Farm’s facility. In addition, this person will assist in the development of programs that will address any opportunities and implement program upgrades. This is a hands-on position. This position reports to the Manager of FSQA.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Ability to multitask and communicate with personnel of all levels and cultural backgrounds.
High school diploma or GED preferred
Meat processing plant & High packaging line experience
OEE Software experience preferred
Strong work ethic, communication skills in English, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely across departments
Ability to maintain a safe work environment and follow safety rules, SOPs, and GMP guidelines set in place
Superior standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and food safety
Possess a team-oriented approach to tasks
Ability to work in a cold environment (27F- 45F)
Understand and abide by all safety regulations as well as policies and procedures set forth by Verde Farms
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
Understand and abide by all safety regulations as well as policies and procedures set forth by Verde Farms
Highly collaborative, perceptive, and operate with integrity
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs
Comfortable working in refrigerated areas and production floor environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Professional judgment when addressing quality or food safety concerns

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish (is a plus, not a requirement)

Responsibilities

Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with HACCP , SSOPs , GMPs , and food safety programs
Perform routine quality and food safety checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
Conduct pre-operational and operational sanitation inspections
Verify and document critical control points (CCPs) and preventive controls
Collect samples for microbiological, chemical, and physical testing
Complete and maintain accurate QA records, logs, and reports
Identify non-conformances and assist with corrective and preventive actions
Ensure proper product labeling, packaging, and traceability
Support USDA inspections , customer audits, and third-party audits
Assist with product holds, releases, and investigations
Train and reinforce food safety and quality practices with production employees
Report food safety or quality concerns immediately to management additional support and perform other duties as requested by management, within the scope and abilities