What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Techn - Food Processing Plant position at Prime Meats LLC?
Join the Prime Meats Team!
At Prime Meats, weve been delivering premium-quality proteins since 1992, serving restaurants, butcher shops, and grocery partners throughout the Southeast. As we continue expanding across the United States, our commitment to quality, exceptional service, and our people remains at the heart of everything we do.
We believe our employees are the key to our success. Thats why we foster a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and professional growth. If youre looking for a stable career with opportunities to advance in a growing company, Prime Meats is the place for you!
Shift: 5 AM-2.30 PM
Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 10 paid days off per year.
- Employee referral bonus of up to $300.
- Paid training.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Employee pricing on Prime Meats products.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain product quality specifications through inspections and control procedures. In addition, must ensure that all SQF, HACCP, and regulatory requirements comply with USDA, FDA, or internal procedures.
- Must attend services suppliers related to cleaning/food safety, such as
pest control, cleaning, and others, and review service records, and ensure compliance with internal procedures. - Responsible for the verification and application of calibration procedures for the measurement devices, such as thermometers, scales, etc.
- Conduct daily internal inspections in the processing plant, which includes evaluation of temperatures, conditions, cleaning, and accommodation of the product in the storage areas.
- Monitor the shelf-life of products to ensure products do not spoil, and verify the
change of locations procedures (fresh to frozen). - Onboarding of hired personnel in all the topics related to Quality/Food Safety, such as PPE, HACCP, Food Safety Policies, and SQF.
- Document and report deviations in products originated by vendors, follow up
development of claims and resolutions. - Communication with other departments, such as warehouse operations, logistics, sales, purchasing, and others, to resolve issues related to company claims or follow-up projects.
Skills and requirements:
- 1-2 years of experience in a food-related manufacturing facility.
- College degree in Food Science or related field with HACCP certification.
- Quality Control experience in a food manufacturing facility.
- Knowledge of USDA/SQF/SOP and inspection performance (a plus).
- Knowledge of basic GMPs. (is a plus).
- Must be able to read and write in English to perform necessary documentation.
- E-Verify company.