Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Welcome to Halperns'! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns' are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns' means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute.

There's a seat at our table for you…

Schedule: Mon-Fri 1pm until finished

What we offer:

• Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• Dental, vision and other voluntary plans
• Pre-Tax Saving Accounts
• Profit Sharing
• Family culture and career advancement opportunities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Implement HACCP Program
• Implement food safety programs including: Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Metal Detection, Pest Control, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Hygiene, Chemical Control, Receiving Documentation
• Implement Halperns' Programs (Portion Cut and Food Security)
• Monitor daily cleanup and cleanup related procedures and programs
• Monitor daily pre-operational inspection
• Assist QA Manager in employee training (GMP, Sanitation & HACCP)
• Assist QA Manager in Recall and Traceability Programs
• Implement environmental testing programs
• Other responsibilities as requested

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of food safety policies including HACCP, SSOP's, GMP's and USDA – FSIS regulations.
• Basic understanding of implementing product and equipment hold and release procedures as well as a working knowledge of product recalls.
• Understanding and experience in microbiological testing of plant equipment and environment.
• Background in developing and implementing plant procedures.

ABILITIES/ SKILLS

• Excellent computer (MS WORD, Excel), written, problem solving and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively staff and manage relevant personnel and functions pertinent to plant quality assurance and food safety.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 2 years experience working with quality systems documentation & administration in a USDA – FSIS inspected facility.
• Some knowledge of meat processing and meat processing equipment and simple laboratory testing procedures.
• Seeking a mature individual capable of interaction with plant hourly employees.

You are required to provide your most recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Halperns' Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Halperns' Steak & Seafood customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Halperns' Steak & Seafood. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.