Quality Assurance Trainee Day Shift

Primary Purpose

To complete training on department aspects ensuring food quality, food safety, compliance with S.O.P.s, compliance with FSIS Regulatory, Animal Welfare, and GFSI requirements where product compliance to both internal and customer specifications is key. Animal Welfare requirements and product compliance with specifications. Will become qualified to work specialized areas and demonstrate abilities to progress to higher level QA positions. Work with both supervision and co-worker assistance in the live receiving, live storage, picking and evisceration areas and learn how to execute, gain understanding of the whys and function accurately. Demonstrate knowledge through written testing, direct observation, and demonstrating accuracy.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

1. Monitor the production process, which assures that the product meets the establishment specifications.  When product doesn't meet specifications, inform the supervisor immediately and take appropriate steps.
2. Calibrate tools and equipment. Perform technical special projects and assignments.  Train and cross-train.
3. Perform and record regulatory, SSOP, SOP, and Quality Attribute testing and checks; communicate results to management.
4. Coordinate time management to perform tasks, participate in training and development to increase competency and commitment.
5. Follow all Company safety regulations and S.O.P.s, as well as support Goal Zero mission statement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to follow directions/training.  Advanced training will be provided to increase competencies.
• Must be familiar with computers.