QA Technician - 1st Shift Liberty QA

Quality Assurance Technician Job Description 

Job Details 

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician 
Department: Quality Assurance 
Reports To: Quality Assurance Supervisor 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: On Plant / Assigned Location(s) 
Work Arrangement: On-Site 
Shift / Schedule: Full-time 
Travel Requirements: None  
Employment Type: Full-time 

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope 

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for supporting food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and production standards throughout the poultry production process. This role helps ensure finished product meets Farmer Focus standards and that production activities are carried out in accordance with plant HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and company procedures. 

The Quality Assurance Technician plays an important role in monitoring sanitary conditions, performing inspections, collecting samples, generating documentation, supporting USDA interactions, and assisting Production with corrective actions. This position requires strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced poultry processing environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assure finished product meets company standards. 

• Assure product throughout the production process is handled and produced 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 checks and pre-shipment review checks. 

• Perform pre-operational and operational sanitary inspections. 

• Perform HACCP and GMP related tasks. 

• Collect product samples during operations. 

• Assist in the preparation and shipping of product samples. 

• Generate daily Quality Assurance documentation. 

• Assist USDA inspectors as required. 

• Support Production in the development, effectiveness, and implementation of corrective actions. 

• Communicate quality, food safety, or sanitation concerns to the appropriate lead, supervisor, or manager. 

• Follow all company policies, food safety procedures, safety requirements, and department standards.