FSQA Kill Tech (5663)

Paycom; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Valley Meat in Fresno, CA is seeking a FSQR Tech I to monitor sanitary dressing processes and support production in addressing food quality and safety issues on the line.

The position requires a high school diploma, excellent written and verbal communication, and fluency in English. It offers day shifts, a full-time schedule, and up to 25% travel within a fast-paced meat processing environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Maintain safe practices and procedures, comply with PPE requirements, and report any safety concerns or unsafe observations.
• General understanding of GMP, HACCP, and SSOP.
• Thorough understanding of deviation completion – when/why/how/who.
• Root Cause Analysis (5-why)

Responsibilities

• Monitor sanitary dressing processes and verify compliance.
• Animal welfare audits.
• HACCP/SSOP monitoring and verification.
• SRM audits.
• Offal quality audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

GMP/HACCP/SSOP

Deviation completion

Root Cause Analysis (5-why)

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Western Valley Meat - Fresno, CA 93706, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.50 - $21.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Description

FSQR 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.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Maintain safe practices and procedures, comply with PPE requirements, and report any safety concerns or unsafe observations
• General understanding of GMP, HACCP, and SSOP
• Thorough understanding of deviation completion – when/why/how/who
• Root 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 off
• 15% - Knowledge and execution of common food safety expectations

Responsibilities:

-Include but not limited to:

• Monitoring of Sanitary Dressing
• Animal Welfare Audits
• HACCP/SSOP monitoring and verification
• SRM Audits
• Offal Quality Audits
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Preferred:

• A high school diploma is required for a slaughter processor -trimmer/cutter career and advanced training.
• Previous Food Processing Industry, or meat processing preferred
• Computer Knowledge
• HACCP/SSOP Experience
• SRM Experience
• Animal Welfare Experience
• GMP Experience
• Previous experience in meat processing and packing environment
• Sustained 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 environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in extreme hot 80 degrees, cold 40-45 degrees, wet, humid, and odorous, bloody environments
• Flexibility to work overtime, including Saturdays.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time
• Critical thinking, have significant use of memory and continuous learning
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and decision making skills
• Reliable and dependable

EOE Statement

The 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.