FSQA Kill Tech

Western Valley Meat Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Valley Meat Company in Fresno, CA is seeking an FSQR Tech I to monitor sanitary dressing processes, verify compliance with GMP/HACCP/SSOP, and provide feedback to operations on food safety issues.

You will perform area monitoring, assist in audits, and help train staff; must have strong English communication, be able to work in hot/cold environments, and be prepared for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in meat processing preferred.
• Identify food safety violations and quality issues.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Able to work in hot/cold, wet environments and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sanitary dressing processes and verify compliance with procedures.
• Conduct Animal Welfare Audits.
• Monitor HACCP/SSOP and verification activities.
• Perform SRM Audits and Offal Quality Audits.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Safety minded

Critical thinking

Multitask

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GMP knowledge

HACCP/SSOP

SRM audits

Job description

DescriptionFSQR Tech I - Is responsible for monitoring and control of one or more FSQR area(s), and assisting production personnel regarding food quality and/or food safety issues. This position is specifically responsible for monitoring the adequacy of sanitary dressing process through inspection of the carcasses and providing feedback to operations.RequirementsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to speak, read, and write in EnglishMaintain safe practices and procedures, comply with PPE requirements, and report any safety concerns or unsafe observationsGeneral understanding of GMP, HACCP, and SSOPThorough understanding of deviation completion – when/why/how/whoRoot Cause Analysis (5-why)Principle Accountabilities:30% - Complete monitoring / verifying knowledge of one or more FSQR monitoring area(s).30% - SOP training sign off for general FSQA training and for all monitoring checks in one or more area(s).25% - Competency Training - At minimum three consecutive acceptable direct observation per SOP training sign off15% - Knowledge and execution of common food safety expectationsResponsibilities:-Include but not limited to:Monitoring of Sanitary DressingAnimal Welfare AuditsHACCP/SSOP monitoring and verificationSRM AuditsOffal Quality AuditsOther duties as assigned.Preferred:A high school diploma is required for a slaughter processor -trimmer/cutter career and advanced training.Previous Food Processing Industry, or meat processing preferredComputer KnowledgeHACCP/SSOP ExperienceSRM ExperienceAnimal Welfare ExperienceGMP ExperiencePrevious experience in meat processing and packing environmentSustained physical effort required to move throughout work areas, climbing steps, ladders as required, and walking around equipment.Must be able to identify food safety violations or product quality issues.Ability to multi-task in a work a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work in extreme hot 80 degrees, cold 40-45 degrees, wet, humid, and odorous, bloody environmentsFlexibility to work overtime, including Saturdays.Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of timeCritical thinking, have significant use of memory and continuous learningExcellent hand-eye coordination and decision making skillsReliable and dependableEOE StatementThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list what is required of personnel so classified. They do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Employees in this position and are expected to perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and physical requirements of this role with or without reasonable accommodation within the described work environment.Western Valley Meat is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.