Poultry QA Technician: Food Safety & Compliance

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off

Sick leave

Medical coverage (semi-subsidized)

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Learning, development and careerGrowth

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and production standards in a fast-paced poultry operation at the Acorn facility. The role emphasizes HACCP, SSOP, GMP procedures and accurate documentation.

The QA Technician will monitor sanitary conditions, collect samples, generate documentation, assist USDA interactions, and support corrective actions with Production. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years poultry production experience.
• Must read and write English.
• Verbal communication skills with the ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Strong reading comprehension and writing skills, including good grammar and spelling.
• Strong analytical ability and math skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to follow directions from a lead, supervisor, and manager.
• Labeling experience.
• Prior Quality Assurance experience in poultry processing, food processing, manufacturing, or production.
• Experience performing inspections, collecting samples, completing pre-operational or operational checks, or supporting corrective actions.
• Experience working with USDA inspectors or regulatory requirements in a production environment.
• New team members must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assure finished product meets company standards.
• Assure product throughout the production process is handled and produced in accordance with plant HACCP, SSOP, and GMP procedures.
• Assure sanitary conditions in production areas are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Accurately record findings observed during verification checks and pre-shipment review checks.
• Perform pre-operational and operational sanitary inspections.
• Perform HACCP and GMP related tasks.
• Collect product samples during operations.
• Assist in the preparation and shipping of product samples.
• Generate daily Quality Assurance documentation.
• Assist USDA inspectors as required.
• Support Production in the development, effectiveness, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Communicate quality, food safety, or sanitation concerns to the appropriate lead , supervisor, or manager.
• Follow all company policies, food safety procedures, safety requirements, and department standards.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Reading English

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Follow directions

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Farmer Focus is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and production standards in a fast-paced poultry operation at the Acorn facility. The role emphasizes HACCP, SSOP, GMP procedures and accurate documentation.

The QA Technician will monitor sanitary conditions, collect samples, generate documentation, assist USDA interactions, and support corrective actions with Production. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.