QA LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Description

Position at JBS USA

Description

• Auditing, documenting and enforcing USDA and facility regulations.
• Perform checks and verifications to ensure food safety and quality program is being followed.
• Monitor SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs and perform HACCP procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Must work with FSIS/USDA and present records per the agency’s request.
• Aid QA and/or FS Supervisor and management in gathering data for investigations.
• Work closely with production associates in monitoring meat product AQL standards and specifications, correcting any deficiencies and notifying management of any violations of USDA regulations or HACCP requirements.
• Maintain lab equipment by ensuring proper cleaning and regular maintenance is performed.
• · Data entry and Manage data
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate and be able to pass all required safety courses provided by JBS
• Must be self-motivated, trustworthy, and capable of completing all work assignments with minimal supervision
• Must be able to motivate, train, and teach employees their job to JBS standards
• Good Communication Skills
• Track record of positive Work Performance
• Computer skills required
• Able to work 2nd shift when required
• · Problem analysis
  · Quality and work standards 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant walking and or standing
• Use of hands to fingers
• Feel objects
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Vision capabilities

EXPOSURE/RISK

• Hot, cold, wet and damp environment
• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Uneven walking surfaces and slippery floors
• Exposure to blades
• Walking up and down stairs and ladders

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• Hard Hat
• Safety Glasses
• Hair Net/Beard Net
• Appropriate GMP equipment
• Safety Toe Boots

Specific Equipment

• Hearing protection