quality control specialist

Company Description Dara Premium is a meat processing and manufacturing company with over four years of experience serving the food market. The factory follows strict quality and food safety standards, using modern technologies in slaughtering, refrigeration, cutting, and packaging to deliver fresh and safe products. Its product range includes fresh and frozen meat, sausages, burgers, minced meat, and other meat items supplied regularly to restaurants, supermarkets, and retail stores. Dara Premium is known for efficient production processes, a trained workforce, and locally accredited quality certifications, offering team members a structured, compliance-focused work environment. Role Description The Quality Control Specialist is a full-time, on-site position based in the Utica-Rome Area. This role is responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process production, and finished meat products to ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and food safety guidelines. The specialist will perform routine quality checks on slaughtering, cutting, refrigeration, and packaging operations, document findings, and escal. non-conformities to appropriate teams. Day-to-Day activities include sampling and testing products, monitoring adherence to standard operating procedures, supporting internal audits, and collaborating with production staff to implement corrective and preventive actions. The role also involves maintaining accurate quality records and participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product consistency and operational efficiency. Qualifications Demonstrated skills in Quality Control and Quality Assurance within food manufacturing or a related industry. Experience with Quality Management systems and Quality Auditing processes to monitor and improve production standards. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and food safety regulations applicable to meat processing environments. Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and proficiency in documenting inspections, test results, and non-conformities. Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced production environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Familiarity with HACCP, ISO, or other recognized food safety and quality frameworks is highly beneficial. Basic computer skills for using quality management software and maintaining digital records; experience with data analysis tools is a plus. Relevant education in Food Science, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in meat or food processing. #J-18808-Ljbffr