Quality Assurance Technician

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:rnThe Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for monitoring and documenting that the GMP's, HACCP, Finished product Specification, Process Sheets and/or SOP's are followed during process to achieve a good quality on the products. This position requires knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOP's), GMP's, normal operating procedures, and food safety (HACCP).rnSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:rnrnPreoperative inspections of Equipment and FacilityrnMonitoring and Record keeping of InspectionrnATP SwabsrnOperational Inspections- Facility HousekeepingrnEmployee PracticesrnCleanliness of Equipment Tools and UtensilsrnMonitoring and Record keeping of inspectionrnBoot Foamers InspectionrnResponse to Foreign Material IncidentsrnProduct Hold/Segregation/ReleasernProduct Sampling/Microbiological TestingrnThermometers CalibrationrnScales calibrationrnInternal Plant AuditsrnrnCutting roomrnrnInspection is performed to make sure that all incoming raw chicken breasts and dark meat are received in good condition and meet the raw material specifications for condition, temperature, bones, skin, veins and hard cartilage connective tissue.rnEnsure all refrigerated meat and poultry raw materials are handled in a safe manner and that required temperatures of product and room are maintained during the cutting and marinating process.rnrnFry LinernrnEnsure that all previously breaded, battered and baked meat and poultry products are cooked and/or cut at the required times and temperatures to achieve the minimum internal temperature/specification requirements.rnEnsure the control of the physical aspects of the product such as sizing, uniformity, defects, batter pickup, flavor and odor. One or two pounds are weighed from each sample and product is graded as required for selected customer with results recorded in Processing and Finished Product grade sheet.rnrnPackaging room:rnrnEnsure the documented control of the cooling/freezing and packaging process so that previously Fully Cooked Products are cooled/frozen at the required times and temperatures to inhibit the growth of microorganism and preserve the product prior to packaging.rnEnsure the elements pertaining to the monitoring and verification of metal detectors are in place so that all finished products are packaged in a safe manner to protect the consumer from potentially harmful metal objects.rnExecute other duties as assigned in all areas.rnrnDesired Background/Experience:rnGood communication skills, must read and write English, math and computer skills, detail orientated and positive attitude. High School diploma or equivalent.rnBenefitsrnBandD Foods offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including, Health and Dental insurance, 401K savings plan with employer match and profit sharing.rnBandD Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.