FSQA Technician (1st-Shift)

Perdue Chicken; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated food safety and QA associate to monitor production processes and ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards. This role involves conducting product reviews, performing quality checks, and addressing any deficiencies in work practices. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork, integrity, and respect, while promoting a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're ready to make an impact in the food industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in food quality and/or safety preferred.
• Good communication and math skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct product reviews for grading, packaging, and weights.

Skills

Communication Skills

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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

• Our food safety and QA associate monitors production processes of the facility to ensure all products meet company quality and food safety requirements during plant operations to ensure compliance with all company, regulatory and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.
• Duties include but are not limited to: grade and inspect product to company specification, utilize decision-making skills to reject product, and must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of associates within the facility. Candidates must be able to work independently with little or no direct supervision, and be flexible to meet needs of customers. Current knowledge of grading specification is a plus.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures product meets internal and customer specifications and takes appropriate actions when a non-compliance is noted.
• Accurately conducts product reviews for compliance to include grading, packaging and weights.
• Performs and accurately records quality checks on product and regulatory checks as specified within company programs and USDA regulations.
• Monitors associates' work practices and addresses any deficiencies noticed immediately while continually evaluating potential for foreign material contamination while in assigned work areas.
• Inspects equipment for cleanliness and proper working condition prior to start up and records findings.

Minimum Education

• High school or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

• 0 - 2 years work experience.
• Good communication (both oral and written) and math skills.

Experience Preferred

• Experience in food quality and/or safety.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for 8 hours or more in a stationary position or travel on wet, moist, dry, greasy floors which may include metal or plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval.
• Ability to work from various types of ladders and/or stairs.
• Exposure to and work in temperatures of less than -40 degrees and 75 degrees with ambient humidity. Noise exposure of 110 db, and light intensity range of 50 to 100 foot candles.
• Bending, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, heights, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending upon the maintenance task required. Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm, ammonia vapors) 5 ppm, dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals found in a poultry processing plant.

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.