Quality Control Meat Inspector

Quality Control Meat Inspector

The Meat Inspector works with the Food Safety and Quality Assurance department to ensure that food safety, quality standards and procedures are met and aligned with internal / external guidelines and customer specifications. Works closely with leaders and employees, Sales and Procurement and an external Inspector with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).Inspects and accepts or rejects incoming and outbound shipments of meat on the basis of food safety requirements, customer, regulatory, industry and internal standards. Inspects customer returns and conducts investigations. Tracks Supplier and Production deficiencies, reports findings to Sales, Procurement, Production and Suppliers, and recommends corrective actions based on trend analyses to ensure compliance with all food safety regulations and customer specifications. Performs QA Technician duties on the Production floor daily as needed.

Core Competencies:

• Quality Orientation
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork

Job Duties:

• Incoming, Online & Outbound Product Inspection
• Documentation
• Investigations
• Corrective Action
• Reporting
• Trend Analysis
• Returned Product Inspection
• Regular QA Assistant duties on the processing line
• Customer Service
• Other Duties

Requirements:

• High School or Post-Secondary Diploma, or equivalent work experience
• 1 or more years food safety experience in the meat processing/inspection industry
• Food Safety Inspection Certification, or willingness to complete within 6 months of hire
• Strong knowledge of butchery or cuts of meat an asset
• Fluent in English, Spanish an asset
• Working knowledge of: Quality Assurance principles, sanitation, recall, internal audit and food safety methodologies
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) meat processing / inspection regulations
• Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Food Safety Enhancement Program(FSEP)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Safe Quality Food (SQF) v9
• Organized self-starter with proven ability to manage and effectively follow up on multiple duties and meet all deadlines in a time and hygiene sensitive industry
• Excellent observational, math, and decision-making skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to collect, maintain, evaluate data, summarize and write reports, and recommend continuous improvement
• Good oral, written and communication skills; able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with production and office staff and external USDA Inspectors, and Auditors
• Proficient in computer software, such as inventory / traceability software, manufacturing software, product testing equipment and Microsoft Office
• Team player with high integrity, values and a positive attitude

Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform regular lifting of packaged meat (up to 60 lbs), work with minimal supervision in temperature controlled environments, including coolers (34 degrees Fahrenheit) and freezers (- 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Safety equipment is required, e.g. steel-toe safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, gloves, face masks, etc.
• Repetitive tasks within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand, bend, and reach for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity required
• Monday to Friday, Days, overtime as required

Hourly Pay: $25.00/hour

Benefits: Medical coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. All other benefits become effective on the first day of the month following the hire date. The company covers 100% of the cost of benefits, and no payroll deductions are required.

Greenstone Meats is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Greenstone Meats is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates throughout the selection process. Please contact Human Resources if accommodation is required.