Quality Assurance Tech

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Monitors production processes of the facility to ensure all products meet company quality and food safety requirements during plant operations to ensure compliance with all company, regulatory, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensures product meets internal and customer specifications and takes appropriate actions when a non-compliance is noted.

Accurately conducts product reviews for compliance to include grading, packaging, and weights.

Performs and accurately records quality checks on product and regulatory checks as specified within company programs and USDA regulations.

Monitors associates' work practices and addresses any deficiencies noticed immediately while continually evaluating the potential for foreign material contamination while in assigned work areas.

Inspects equipment for cleanliness and proper working condition prior to start-up and records findings.

Assist FSQA Supervisor in ensuring HACCP, SSOP, SOPs are maintained. Routinely monitor / review FSQA documentation for accuracy and completeness for compliance to company programs and conduct pre-shipment review.

Collect and ship laboratory samples as needed.

Perform product show evaluations as needed.

Follow up on Corrective Actions as needed to ensure product meets specifications. Investigate and report quality issues as they arise.

Serve as the back-up to the FSQA Supervisor.

Minimum Education

High school or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

0 -2 years work experience. Good communication (both oral and written) and math skills.

Experience Requirements

Experience in food quality and / or safety.

Experience Preferred

Experience in food quality and / or safety.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

When in a plant environment : Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.

May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.

May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. Maybe exposed to dust and all chemicals used in a food processing facility.

Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm. Able to stand for several hours. Work may include lifting (up to 100 lbs.

reaching, bending, pushing boxes on a conveyor assembly.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.