Poultry QA & HACCP Specialist

House of Raeford Farms, Inc.; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Raeford Farms, Inc. is seeking a QA/HACCP Coordinator to ensure poultry processing complies with USDA/FSIS food safety standards. You will develop, implement, and maintain HACCP plans and lead team training.

You will perform routine quality checks, investigate complaints, maintain SOPs/SSOPs/GMPs, and prepare for audits. You will ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement across production, sanitation, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• HACCP certification is required.
• 2+ years of experience in food safety or quality assurance in poultry/meat processing.
• Strong knowledge of USDA regs, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA software systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP plans and food safety programs per USDA/FSIS regulations.
• Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments for processing steps.
• Monitor CCPs and ensure documentation and corrective actions.
• Lead HACCP team meetings and training sessions.
• Perform routine quality checks and inspections throughout production.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues and customer complaints.
• Maintain and update SOPs, SSOPs, and GMPs; ensure product specifications are met.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and other regulatory bodies; prepare for audits and inspections.
• Train staff on food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures; promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

HACCP Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or related field

HACCP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

QA software systems

Job description

House of Raeford Farms, Inc. is seeking a QA/HACCP Coordinator to ensure poultry processing complies with USDA/FSIS food safety standards. You will develop, implement, and maintain HACCP plans and lead team training.

You will perform routine quality checks, investigate complaints, maintain SOPs/SSOPs/GMPs, and prepare for audits. You will ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement across production, sanitation, and maintenance.