Quality Assurance Tech / Night (3rd) Shift

Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform various attribute reviews/measurements on products and/or processes to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements. Monitor and enforce company food safety policies and complete food safety and quality controls and procedures in a timely and accurate manner. Provides sample tracking, preparation and cataloging, as well as performing quantitative and qualitative microbiological testing.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs required tests on birds and rinses sent in from the plants.
• Requires the use of techniques such as the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
• Perform daily Total Plate Counts (TPC) and accurately process daily samples brought to the laboratory for bacterial testing; accurately records and reports results.
• Prepares cultures for testing demonstrating accuracy in measurement and autoclaving procedures.
• Requires knowledge of handling various chemicals and reagents, some of which require protective gear and safety handling techniques.
• Performs general lab upkeep and sanitation; keeps work area free of safety hazards.

Minimum Education

Associates degree in related field.

Experience Requirements

2 - 4 years experience. Good communication, computer and math skills.

Experience Preferred

• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Must be able to learn, practice and follow food safety and USDA standards.
• Must be able to handle and resolve conflict.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have good reading, writing, and math skills to write reports, document results and calculate numbers.
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
• May be exposed to dust, ammonia and noise from farms and in the garage areas.