Quality Technician 1st Shift (Liberty)

Job: H00600 - Quality Technician (Liberty)

Job Description

Responsible for compliance of food safety systems along with quality programs, policies, procedures and processes that are designed and necessary to ensure food safe products. Comply with government regulations and adhere to quality standards and specifications for Shenandoah Valley Organic

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assure finished product meets company standards.
• Assure product throughout the production process is carried out in accordance with plant HACCP, SSOP and GMP procedures.
• Assure sanitary conditions in production areas are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Accurately record findings observed during the verification and pre-shipment review checks.
• Perform pre-operational and operational sanitary inspections.
• Perform HACCP and GMP related tasks.
• Assist in the process of product samples preparation and shipping.
• Assist USDA inspectors if required.
• Collect product samples during operation.
• Generate daily QA documentation.
• Support production in the development of, effectiveness, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Additional task as assigned by supervisor

Skills and Knowledge

• 
  High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in poultry production
• Verbal communication skills, able to explain concepts
• Excellent reading comprehension and writing skills, including good grammar and spelling
• Self- Starter, able to complete tasks under minimal supervision at times
• Able to follow the directions of the lead, supervisor, and manager
• Team-Player
• Strong analytical ability and math skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and complete work in a timely manner.
• Labeling experience (not required, but desired).
• Must be able to read and write English. Bi-lingual a plus.\

Physical Demands

• 
  Color vision corrected to 20/20
• Ability to write notes in English
• Sitting 10%Walking 60%
• Standing 30%
• Lifting up to 50 Lbs.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help