Quality Assurance Technician

Halperns' Steak & Seafood•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Halperns Steak & Seafood! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns' are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns' means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute. There's a seat at our table for you…

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years experience working with quality systems documentation & administration in a USDA – FSIS inspected facility.
Some knowledge of meat processing and meat processing equipment and simple laboratory testing procedures.
Seeking a mature individual capable of interaction with plant hourly employees.
You are required to provide your most recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of food safety policies including HACCP, SSOP’s, GMP’s and USDA – FSIS regulations.
Basic understanding of implementing product and equipment hold and release procedures as well as a working knowledge of product recalls.
Understanding and experience in microbiological testing of plant equipment and environment.
Background in developing and implementing plant procedures.
Excellent computer (MS WORD, Excel), written, problem solving and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively staff and manage relevant personnel and functions pertinent to plant quality assurance and food safety.

Responsibilities

Implement HACCP Program
Implement food safety programs including: Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Metal Detection, Pest Control, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Hygiene, Chemical Control, Receiving Documentation
Implement Halperns’ Programs ( Portion Cut and Food Security)
Monitor daily cleanup and cleanup related procedures and programs
Monitor daily pre-operational inspection
Assist QA Manager in employee training (GMP, Sanitation & HACCP)
Assist QA Manager in Recall and Traceability Programs
Implement environmental testing programs
Other responsibilities as requested