Daily's Premium Meats
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Associates I
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Associates I is an entry level position and responsible for ensuring food safety and quality standards in the Daily's Premium Meats processing plant by performing pre-operational inspections, work in process and final product inspection, quality checks, SSOP, customer requirements, company policies and procedures. To monitor and perform verifications of critical control points throughout the manufacturing process ensuring strict adherence to the company's written HACCP program. Recommends and oversees proper corrective actions are initiated and documented where required. Essential duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Perform pre-operational and operational sanitary inspection of production and auxiliary areas in the plant. Perform verification inspection and testing at the designated frequencies of following tasks: product temperatures, injection tests, net weight checks, product quality checks, label verification, metal detection and sell by verification. Document findings and report any issues to appropriate personnel. Verify employees' adherence to GMPs, SSOP, and company policies. Perform monitoring activities in accordance with documented frequencies. Place non-conforming product on QA Hold status. Accurately document all fields within FSQA paperwork to ensure all inspections are within company's quality standards. Perform other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Daily's business objectives Education, experience, skills: Certified in one production department. Follows instructions and completes tasks. Available for assigned shift. Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of poultry or food industries. Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of people. Working knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of GMPs, USDA guidelines, HACCP regulations and company policies. Basic math skills including ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide. Capability of working with and calculating percentages. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with coworkers, supervision, and USDA personnel. Ability to work with minimal supervision and make reasonable and accurate decisions. Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills, ability to assess observations and communicate results. Able to adhere to specifications. Able to make informed decisions on plant floor and recommend corrective actions. Physical demands: Sitting 10% Walking 60% (concrete, wet surfaces) Standing 30% (concrete, wet surfaces) Lifting
up to 40 lbs. Near acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less) Talking and hearing Frequent bi-lateral use of hands Work environment: Temperature variations
average of 40 degrees. Exposure to noise above 85 dbl (hearing protection required) Work schedule: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work as scheduled. At Daily's, our mission is to bring excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day. We put people first. We are committed to always doing the right thing. We champion change. We win through teamwork. We prioritize safety. Daily's Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Associates I is an entry level position and responsible for ensuring food safety and quality standards in the Daily's Premium Meats processing plant by performing pre-operational inspections, work in process and final product inspection, quality checks, SSOP, customer requirements, company policies and procedures. To monitor and perform verifications of critical control points throughout the manufacturing process ensuring strict adherence to the company's written HACCP program. Recommends and oversees proper corrective actions are initiated and documented where required. Essential duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Perform pre-operational and operational sanitary inspection of production and auxiliary areas in the plant. Perform verification inspection and testing at the designated frequencies of following tasks: product temperatures, injection tests, net weight checks, product quality checks, label verification, metal detection and sell by verification. Document findings and report any issues to appropriate personnel. Verify employees' adherence to GMPs, SSOP, and company policies. Perform monitoring activities in accordance with documented frequencies. Place non-conforming product on QA Hold status. Accurately document all fields within FSQA paperwork to ensure all inspections are within company's quality standards. Perform other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Daily's business objectives Education, experience, skills: Certified in one production department. Follows instructions and completes tasks. Available for assigned shift. Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of poultry or food industries. Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of people. Working knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of GMPs, USDA guidelines, HACCP regulations and company policies. Basic math skills including ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide. Capability of working with and calculating percentages. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with coworkers, supervision, and USDA personnel. Ability to work with minimal supervision and make reasonable and accurate decisions. Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills, ability to assess observations and communicate results. Able to adhere to specifications. Able to make informed decisions on plant floor and recommend corrective actions. Physical demands: Sitting 10% Walking 60% (concrete, wet surfaces) Standing 30% (concrete, wet surfaces) Lifting
up to 40 lbs. Near acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less) Talking and hearing Frequent bi-lateral use of hands Work environment: Temperature variations
average of 40 degrees. Exposure to noise above 85 dbl (hearing protection required) Work schedule: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work as scheduled. At Daily's, our mission is to bring excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day. We put people first. We are committed to always doing the right thing. We champion change. We win through teamwork. We prioritize safety. Daily's Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.