PA - QA Tech I

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing daily assistance to the QA/FS Team & Management, with general tasks related to the quality & food safety programs. This could include document reviews, training, filing, pest control, customer complaints, and thermometer calibrations. Perform 100 egg inspections at varying sites.

Position Responsibilities:

• Follow biosecurity practices on all company sites.

• Review departmental documents & records, provide feedback to supervisors & managers. This includes, but is not limited to: pest control, flat washers, lubrication logs, sanitation, chemical logs, locker inspections, and water usage.

• Enter company water usage & report. (Flocks, processing plants, etc.)

• Assist with employee training and training records.

• Prepare, ship, & record the environmental swabs.

• Pest control inspections & document reviews.

• EB sample tracking & submittals.

• Yolk color analysis and recording for EB eggs.

• Farm tracking for CF, American Humane, Certified Humane status.

• Perform tanker solids analysis; record and distribute results. 13. Facility inspections & housekeeping inspections.

• Perform 100-egg inspections at all sites as needed. This includes nest runs and finished goods.

• Cooler sample 100 egg inspections, and record in the group file for access by the teams.

• Enter data into computer spreadsheets.

• Reviews and verifies food safety records for accuracy and completion.

• Provide feedback to the site Managers regarding the I00 egg evaluation results.

• Perform equipment calibrations, including but not limited to thermometers and pH sensors.

• Learn & apply HACCP, Quality Code, and Fraud Program for all processing departments.

• Ensure that the principles of these programs are applied within their respective areas and departments.

• Assist with Feed Mill Toxin analysis, i.e., Vomitoxin, Aflatoxin, etc.

• Maintain professional communication with a variety of personnel.

• Special assignments & other duties as assigned.

• Back-up for this position is QA/FS Technician I or higher.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Strong communication skills

• All LMS Training is maintained and up to date

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Able to follow the attendance policy.

• Work in an office environment.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment