QA Lead - Meat Processing Shift Leader | On-site, KS

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

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