Quality Assurance Technician- Night Shift
Washington, Indiana, United States Job ID 76414 Job Category ProductionPerdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
The Quality Assurance Technician monitors and inspects all product to ensure customer satisfaction and ensure food safety requirements are being met.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Record visual monitoring and checks on appropriate documents.
- Monitors mid-shift clean up, SSOP’s, GMP’s and housekeeping in designated departments, writing deficiencies if necessary.
- Audits out going product to customer specifications and hold product that doesn’t meet requirements.
- Follow all safety requirements, GMP’s policy and food safety requirements.
- Communicate with production and USDA in a professional manner.
- Administer net weight program.
Minimum Education
High School or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Experience Requirements
- Strong reading, communication, math, writing, and analytical skills are required.
- Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Work environment includes, but is not limited to, temperatures of 34-85 degrees F, and at times in temperatures below 0 degrees.
- QA Technician will be going from hot areas to cold areas, and from cold areas to hot areas.
- Work in wet and damp environments.
- Exposure to sodium hydroxide residues (caustics) polyresin glue resins (glue), ammonia (NH4), Iodine (1), Chlorine (CL2) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) vapors at times above 32.
- Noise level of 95.1dB, continuously standing and walking on slippery concrete, handle product with temperatures of less than 0 degrees F. and greater than 160 degrees F.
- Lift cases weighing 20 to 50 lbs. approximately 3-5 feet from floor and carry approx. 20 feet to inspection station.
- QA Technician will be working in these conditions for 8 hours or more.
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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