Greencastle, PA – Quality Assurance Technician
Overall Responsibility:
This position is primarily responsible for the hands-on monitoring of processes and product to ensure compliance with the Company quality programs, including HACCP, SQF, SOP’s and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Key areas of Responsibility:
- Perform and document plant inspections per Pre-Operative Sanitation Checklist, recording any noted deficiencies
- Form blending plan for runs based on availability of product and materials
- Set parameters on machine for optimum quality
- Maintain and record egg characteristics for organic and cage free runs
- Obtain and record lay dates as needed by packing personnel
- Clear lot swaps on grader
- Monitor sanitation and verify cleans regularly
- Ensure crack lanes are sprayed down on a continuous basis
- Ensure that Foam It machines are filled on a daily basis for night crew personnel
- Take samples routinely throughout the day and adjust settings per flock age and shell quality
- Assist with Food Safety Training and enforcement of procedures
- Maintain current knowledge of SQF code and applications
- Assist with research for reference materials
- Communicate counts and any changes to different crews
- Assist with audit expectations and compliance
- Comply with all food safety procedures, regulatory requirements and process efficiencies
- Report any food safety issue to Management
- Adhere to established rules and procedures for workplace health and safety
- Notify Plant Manager and QA Manager of any quality related matters
- Thorough and accurate completion of paperwork and reports, ensuring retention of all records
- Support operations and assist co-workers as needed
Qualifications Preferred Skills & Knowledge:
- 1+ years’ previous food industry experience
- HACCP Certification
- SQF Practitioner
- Proven audit management skills
Abilities:
- Must be able to work as team and achieve company goals
- Must be able to provide clear and concise communication
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- 20/20 vision either corrected or without correction
- Tasks require standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling and climbing
- Tasks require use of hand and arms, reaching and repetitive motion
- Must be able to work extended hours and a flexible schedule on short notice
- Must be willing to travel to multiple plant facilities
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