What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA TECHNICIAN I position at Georges Inc?
SUMMARY: The QA Technician is responsible for monitoring specified areas such as HACCP, GMP, SSOP, customer specifications, FSIS regulatory requirements and others. Technician takes a proactive approach to assist management in the prevention of problems or correction of process deficiencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Inspects products at various stages of the production process in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Performs analytical test on samples as well as calculations to measure factors and tests product to verify factors
- Prepares quality documentation and data summarization reports using computers, paper or other means
- Actively and effectively communicate with various plant personnel to ensure product problems are prevented
- Calibrates all instruments per plant procedures at the required frequency
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Maintain satisfactory attendance and job performance in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Other duties are performed as assigned by the Supervisor
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Read and write English
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Perform simple mathematical calculations
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Previous poultry or meat processing experience preferred
PHYSICAL and WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Use hands/wrists to pick up samples up to 40 lbs and perform evaluations
- Cold, damp wet environment with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees
- Work while wearing and utilizing required PPE
- Stand for 2-3 hour intervals, at least 8 hours per day
- Exposure to varying noise levels
- Bend, stoop and lift various weights as needed
- Climb stairs, frequently stoop, kneel, and/or bend
