SPC Technician, 2nd shift Liberty

Farmer Focus • Harrisonburg, VA

50d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and data-driven SPC Technician to join our team in ensuring consistent product quality and process efficiency in our poultry processing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting production data to support our quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of statistical process control principles, is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural production environment, and thrives on identifying trends and solving problems.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required, associate's degree or technical training in quality, food science, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in food or poultry processing and/or quality assurance is a plus.
• Knowledge of SPC tools and basic statistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or SPC software.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cold, and wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record process data at critical control points throughout production (e.g., weights, temperatures, yields, moisture content).
• Monitor trends using SPC tools (e.g., control charts, histograms, run charts).
• Identify out-of-spec or out-of-control conditions and escalate issues promptly to QA or operations management.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for quality deviations.
• Work closely with production and QA teams to ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Perform audits and inspections to ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date records of data, charts, and reports.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with training production personnel on quality and SPC concepts as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Animal Production and Aquaculture
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees