Quality AssuranceTechnicianJob

Job Title:Quality AssuranceTechnician
Department:Quality Assurance
Reports To:Quality Assurance Supervisor
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location:On Plant / Assigned Location(s)
Work Arrangement:On-Site
Shift / Schedule:Full-time
Travel Requirements:None
Employment Type:Full-time

Purpose and Scope

The Quality Assurance Technicianis responsible forsupporting food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and production standards throughout the poultry production process. This role helps ensure finished product meets Farmer Focus standards and that production activities are carried outin accordance withplant HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and company procedures.

The Quality Assurance Technician playsan important rolein monitoring sanitary conditions, performing inspections, collecting samples, generating documentation, supporting USDA interactions, andassistingProduction with corrective actions. This position requires strong attention to detail,accuratedocumentation, communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced poultry processing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assurefinished product meets company standards.

• Assure product throughout the production process is handled and producedin accordance withplant HACCP, SSOP, and GMP procedures.

• Assure sanitary conditions in productionareasaremaintainedin accordance withregulatory requirements.

• Accurately record findingsobservedduring verification checks and pre-shipment review checks.

• Perform pre-operational and operational sanitary inspections.

• Perform HACCP and GMP related tasks.

• Collect product samples during operations.

• Assistin the preparation and shipping of product samples.

• Generate daily Quality Assurance documentation.

• Assist USDA inspectors asrequired

• Support Production in the development, effectiveness, and implementation of corrective actions.

• Communicate quality, food safety, or sanitation concerns to theappropriate lead, supervisor, or manager.

• Follow all company policies, food safety procedures, safety requirements, and department standards.

• Performadditionaltasks asassigned by the Supervisor.

Compensation

Compensation Range:$19.50 an hour

The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.

Benefits:Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave,semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match,HSA and FSA,education reimbursement opportunities, employeeassistanceprograms (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired

• 1–2 years of experience in poultry production.

• Must be able to read and write English.

• Verbal communication skills with the ability to explain concepts clearly.

• Excellent reading comprehension and writing skills, including goodgrammarand spelling.

• Strong analytical ability and math skills.

• Ability to organize, plan, and complete workin a timely manner

• Self-starter with the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision at times.

• Ability to follow directions from a lead, supervisor, and manager.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to accurately complete Quality Assurance documentation.

• Ability to support HACCP, SSOP, GMP, sanitation, food safety, and quality requirements.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Labeling experience.

• Bilingual ability.

• Prior Quality Assurance experience in poultry processing, food processing, manufacturing, or production.

• Experience performing inspections, collecting samples, completing pre-operational or operational checks, or supporting corrective actions.

• Experience working with USDA inspectors or regulatory requirements in a production environment.