QA Lead

Creekstone Farms; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekstone Farms QA Lead position located at our Arkansas City, KS facility. You will coordinate daily QA Technician assignments, perform checks, review records, and train new technicians on the floor under the QA Supervisor.

You will work with production, sanitation, and USDA personnel to resolve quality issues during shifts, upholding Creekstone Proud standards. The role requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to lead peers by example in a fast-paced meat

Qualifications

• Prior QA Technician experience in meat processing is required, Creekstone or similar.
• HACCP certification preferred.
• Lead or training experience preferred, bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily QA Technician assignments and check coverage for the assigned area and shift.
• Perform QA Technician checks, audits, and verifications.
• Review technicians' records for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Train new QA Technicians on approved procedures.
• Serve as first point of contact for quality questions during the shift.
• Promote adherence to procedures and specifications.
• Provide input on technician performance and training needs.
• Escalate to QA Supervisor as needed.
• Build positive working relationships across teams.
• Execute all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

HACCP knowledge

SSOP familiarity

GMP knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Quality Assurance Arkansas City, KS, US

JOB SUMMARY:

The QA Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily work of the QA Technicians in the assigned area, Harvest or Fabrication, while also performing QA Technician duties. Reporting to the QA Supervisor for that area, this position assigns tasks and checks the quality of technicians’ work on the floor, while the QA Supervisor keeps authority for scheduling, appraisals, and discipline. This position works closely with production, sanitation, and USDA personnel to resolve quality issues as they arise during the shift. This position must understand, promote and have a “Creekstone Proud” mindset that positively enhances the Company culture, being an example of appropriate behavior, attitude, and respect for others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate daily QA Technician assignments and check coverage for the assigned area and shift.
• Perform QA Technician checks, audits, and verifications, covering open positions as needed.
• Review technicians’ records during the shift for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Train new QA Technicians on the floor in approved procedures, as directed by the QA Supervisor.
• Serve as the first point of contact for technicians and production on quality questions during the shift.
• Carry out the priorities set by the QA Supervisor; do not change procedures or specifications.
• Give the QA Supervisor input on technician performance, attendance, and training needs.
• Refer to the QA Supervisor product disposition, USDA findings, personnel issues, and decisions beyond this authority.
• Develop and promote positive working relationships with employees, peers, leaders, and all others.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior QA Technician experience at Creekstone, or comparable QA experience in meat processing, required.
• Working knowledge of Quality, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP programs; HACCP certification preferred.
• Prior lead or training experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Able to lead peers by example and give clear, respectful direction without formal authority.
• Extremely high attention to detail, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, for entering and reviewing quality records.
• Excellent employment, attendance, and safety record.
• Clear communication skills – verbally and in written form – presenting ideas, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive, and professional manner.
• Takes initiative and stays composed under live production pressure while working as part of a team.
• Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods, climb, stoop, and crouch occasionally, lift and carry up to 100 pounds occasionally, and work in cold (about 45°F), warm (about 85°F), and wet manufacturing environments wearing appropriate PPE.
• Availability to work the assigned shift, including overtime, as needed.
• On-site position at the Arkansas City, KS facility.

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.