QA Technician - Quality 1st Shift Liberty

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Who We Are and What We Do Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Farmer Focus is a company dedicated to people, the farmers who grow for us and our team members who work in our state-of-the-art facilities. Whether a general laborer on our breast debone line or an executive, we are committed to creating a workplace that values all our people and offers everyone a chance to grow and thrive. We operate from our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. We plan our work schedules to avoid most Saturday work. We do not run production on Sundays. Join us in our mission to protect generational family farms. We look forward to working with you! Farmer Focus es una empresa dedicada a las personas, los granjeros que crían para nosotros y a los miembros del equipo que trabajan en nuestras instalaciones con tecnología de última generación. Ya sea usted un trabajador general de nuestra línea de pechuga o un ejecutivo, estamos comprometidos a crear un lugar de trabajo que valore a nuestra gente y ofrezca a todos la oportunidad de crecer y prosperar. Operamos en base a nuestros valores Farmer Focus CARES: Comunidad, Responsabilidad, Respeto, Excelencia y Mayordomía. Mayormente planificamos nuestros horarios evitando trabajar los sábados. No realizamos producción los domingos. Únase a nosotros en nuestra misión de proteger las granjas familiares generacionales. ¡Esperamos trabajar con usted!

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
1-2 years’ experience in poultry production
Verbal communication skills, able to explain concepts.
Excellent reading comprehension and writing skills, including good grammar and spelling.
Self- Starter, able to complete tasks under minimal supervision at times.
Able to follow the directions of lead, supervisor, and manager.
Team-Player
Strong analytical ability and math skills.
Ability to organize, plan, and complete work in a timely manner.
Must be able to read and write English.
Color vision, corrected to 20/20
Ability to write notes in English.
Sitting 10%
Walking 60%
Standing 30%
Lifting to 50 Lbs.

Nice To Haves

Labeling experience (not required, but desired).
Bi-lingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Assure finished product meets company standards.
Assure product throughout production process is carried out in accordance with plant HACCP, SSOP and GMP procedures.
Assure sanitary conditions in production areas are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Accurately record findings observed during verification and pre-shipment review checks.
Perform pre-operational and operational sanitary inspections.
Perform HACCP and GMP related tasks.
Assist in the process of product samples preparation and shipping.
Assist USDA inspectors if required.
Collect product samples during operation.
Generate daily QA documentation.
Support production in the development of, effectiveness, and the implementation of corrective actions.
Additional task as assigned by supervisor.