What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Tech (1st and 3rd shift) position at Maple Leaf Farms?
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for pre-operational sanitation inspection of production areas of the plants. Determine sanitation effectiveness, requiring re-cleaning when necessary.
- Verify all scales to ensure accuracy; send to maintenance for repairs, if necessary. Test thermometers for accurate readings.
- Record ingredient lot numbers and weight used in daily production. Monitor and verify that product formulations are made according to specifications.
- Perform various CCP verifications and/or AQL tests: freezer and product temperatures, footbaths, hand rinses, leaker check, etc. Document findings and report any issues to Production Supervisor or appropriate personnel.
- Responsible for verifying employees’ adherence to GMP’s, hygiene, SOP & SSOP policies.
- Verify and keep records of all metal detection devices to ensure proper functioning throughout the day. Investigate metal contamination of products and report to appropriate personnel.
- Collect and test random samples of ingredients, finished product, and surface swabs for microbiological analysis.
- Verify and document all product labels, codes, code dating, declaration, and net weights.
- Inspect incoming ingredients to ensure adherence to company specifications: lab sampling, color, bar codes, legibility, weight tests, quantity, brand, truck cleanliness, etc.
- Inspect returned/rejected products. Notify QA Supervisor and/or Manager of returned product for further instructions on whether product should be put back into inventory, reworked, or condemned.
- Responsible for preparing food for evaluations.
- Complete and distribute required documents, make copies, and file originals. Record test results, manually and/or electronically, and review records for completeness and accuracy.
- Perform related duties as required.
Job Specifications: Requires knowledge of food manufacturing processes, preferably in the poultry industry; knowledge of USDA guidelines, HACCP regulations, GMPs, SSOPs, SOPs, OSHA requirements, HazMat, FSIS, and company policies.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of the poultry or food industry.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
- Ability to work independently.
- Working knowledge of computers, including, but not limited to, word processing and spreadsheets.
- The above knowledge and skills are typically acquired through completion of a high school degree and previous experience in quality assurance.
Working Climate: Position includes standing, lifting, moving, climbing, and working with heavy machinery. May also include working in a cold, wet environment, and exposure to harsh chemicals.
Disclaimer:
This job description indicated the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
