Quality Assurance Technician 1st Shift

Quality Assurance Technician Job Summary:A Team Member in the Quality Assurance Technician position will complete and document quality control audits, monitor adherence to USDA regulations verifying HACCP and SSOP task while enforcing hygiene behaviors. Individuals must be able to assure pertinent, accurate and timely collection of data from all processes in the plant to aid operations in decision making, as well as continuously striving for improvement. Responsibilities:Complete and document primal and sub-primal quality control audits including weights, measurements, and visual assessments of raw pork productsRelease or retain product based on audit results, including informing production supervisionMonitor adherence to USDA regulations by monitoring and verifying HACCP and SSOP tasksPerform monitoring and verification tasks prescribed in HACCP and SSOP plans, including monitoring and enforcing employee hygiene behaviorsComplete other QA inspections including but not limited to boneless meat inspections, ambient and product temperature monitoring, Xray and metal detector function checks, chemical concentration verifications, inspection of packaging materials, animal handling audits, process, and procedural verificationsCommitment to complete tasks on time to achieve goalsCollaborate with co-workers, supervisors, and managers by maintaining a positive work atmosphere putting the success of the team above own interestAll team members are expected to adhere to their scheduled working hours and attend work consistently to ensure smooth operation and effective teamworkQualifications:Associates degree in related field preferred2 years of previous meat facility experience preferredTrustworthy and highly ethicalMust be a self-started and able to work with limited supervision, strong work record and excellent attendance is a mustDemonstrated strong attention to detailMust be available to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required for 24-hours operationMust have strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills, allowing for positive working relationships within close working environments.Demonstrated objectivity and openness to others' views, receiving and providing feedback in a positive mannerWork Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the team member is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in hot and cold, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, and exposure to dust.Physical Demand:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The position lifts heavy objects up to 30 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The team member lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. Team members must have excellent stamina and vision and be able to work from heights.Other Duties:This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits and Pay:Health insurance including three health care options (including an HSA)Two Dental Insurance OptionsTwo Vision Options401K plan with company matchTuition ReimbursementCompetitive hourly wage.Monday-Friday with some weekend work.On-the-job training provided.Discounts on company products in our employee store.Opportunity to gain experience in the food processing industry. OUR COMPANY: INDIANA PACKERS CORPORATIONIndiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, food service and private label producer of fresh and processed meats company. IPC is majority owned, by Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan's largest trading company with more than 60,000 team members. As a company, we are growing; in the past five years, we've grown by more than 50% to almost 3,000 team members with 4 primary processing facilities. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. Are you ready to step up to the challenge of launching your career with Indiana Packers?EOE, including Disability/VeteranHiring Immediately