What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Seaboard Triumph Foods?
The FSQA Technician assists with the direction, planning, supervision and control of all aspects of plant/corporate Food Safety & Quality operations to include; coordination of the development, training, implementation and reporting is QA/HACCP into 100% of facility processes; monitor and maintain compliance with USDA regulations and requirements; consistently implement requirements set forth for maintaining the highest standard of food safety and quality for products and services. The FSQA Supervisor will assume the responsibilities of the FSQA technician in the event they are absent or incapacitated.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
- Initiative, adaptability, and leadership skills are necessary for success in the position. Must have a team player attitude and the ability, when necessary, to withstand conflict is desirable.
- Must be able to keep accurate documentation either on paper forms or using electronic auditing platforms.
- Must be able to read and interpret corporate product specifications.
- Required to pull/observe a "true sample" by choosing "random" pieces/carcass/etc. and not selecting pieces that would either pass or fail.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Learn FSQA Monitoring responsibilities for the Kill and Cut side operation.
- Perform various FSQA and internal audits, which may increase if trends or periodic problems arise.Online inspection can also be considered part of the audit process.
- Optional: Complete basic SQF training.
- Optional: Obtain HACCP certification
- Perform various other tasks that may be assigned by the FSQA management team as business needs progress.
- Must cross train and rotate to other roles within the department including NSIS Sorter. (When cross training ensure appropriate JSA has been reviewed and signed off on.)