Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Petaluma (CA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match after 1 year

Disability insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Perdue Foods is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure every product meets our high standards. You will monitor production processes, verify compliance with company and regulatory requirements (GFSI), and support a safe, high-quality environment across plant operations.

This is a hands-on role with a base wage of $25.10 per hour, plus potential premiums and overtime; annual bonus is available depending on performance.

Formación

• High school or equivalent.
• Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years in a comparable field.
• Experience in food quality and/or safety is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Accurately conduct product reviews for compliance to include grading, packaging and weights and related.
• Monitor enforces company Quality and Food Safety Policies.
• Perform product reviews on various products with Operations Group.
• Must be familiar with the facility’s Good Manufacturing Practices and Sanitation Operation Procedures and implement Corrective Actions if deviations are observed.
• Must continually evaluate potential for foreign material contamination while in assigned work areas.
• Perform other tasks and duties as directed by management to meet department and operations business needs.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Perdue 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

Join our team as a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician and play a key role in ensuring every product meets the highest standards! In this position, you’ll monitor production processes, verify compliance with company, regulatory, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards, and help maintain a safe and high-quality environment throughout plant operations. This is your chance to make a direct impact on food safety, quality, and customer trust every day.

This position has a base rate of $25.10 per hour, with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials and overtime where applicable. Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately conduct product reviews for compliance to include grading, packaging and weights and related.

• Monitor enforces company Quality and Food Safety Policies.

• Perform product reviews on various products with Operations Group.

• Must be familiar with the facility’s Good Manufacturing Practices and Sanitation Operation Procedures and implement Corrective Actions if deviations are observed.

• Must continually evaluate potential for foreign material contamination while in assigned work areas.

• Perform other tasks and duties as directed by management to meet department and operations business needs.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent.

• Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years in a comparable field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in food quality and/or safety.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

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 products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.

• May be exposed to dust, feathers and 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.

• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.

• Able to stand for several hours.

• Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.

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.