QA Lead Sorter

Rosen's Diversified; Gibbon (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibbon Packing, LLC, an American Foods Group Company, is a privately held beef processing operation in Gibbon, Nebraska. The QA sorter lead will oversee the QA sorter team, conduct carcass and part sorting, and ensure any defects are identified before inspection.

This role emphasizes training, safety, and continuous improvement across the department. Joining our team means contributing to high-quality products, reliable operations, and opportunities for growth within a respected meat processing

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures and around moving equipment with PPE.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and quality.
• Must complete training: Beef Modernization; Straight knife, steel, hook.

Responsibilities

• Be able to perform the QA sorter job.
• Oversee and assist the QA Sorter department.
• Control day-to-day QA Sorter activities according to schedules, priorities, and specifications.
• Cover QA Sorter duties when someone is absent.
• Train employees in QA sorter areas.
• Ensure safety and productivity of production employees in designated areas.
• Provide leadership, knowledge, motivation, support and advice to employees.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping and proper operation of equipment.
• Evaluate department work performance; take corrective action per company practices.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Assist meetings.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The QA sorter lead will conduct carcass and carcass part sorting activities and identify any abnormal conditions or defects before carcasses and their parts are presented to online inspectors. This person will focus on overseeing the QA sorters and assist with their qualifications and ongoing training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to perform the QA sorter job.
• Oversee and assist the QA Sorter department.
• Responsible for the day-to-day control of QA Sorter department activities according to prescribed schedules, priorities, operation sequence, and processing specifications.
• Cover QA Sorter duties when someone is absent.
• Train employees in QA sorter areas.
• Responsible for the safety and productivity of production employees in designated area(s).
• Responsible for being a leadership resource to employees, providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support, and advice.
• Responsible for safety and housekeeping and for proper operation of equipment.
• Evaluate department work performance; take corrective action in accordance with company standard practices and procedures.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Assist meetings.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work temperatures warm, hot, humid, cold, wet or with slippery surfaces at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and quality.
• Must be able to successfully complete training:
  • Beef Modernization
  • Straight knife, steel, hook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous FSIS inspector training and experience.
• Knife experience.
• Bilingual.
• Quality assurance experience.
• Hands-on knowledge, training and/or experience in Basic Microbiology, Basic Chemistry, Sanitation, and HACCP.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Knowledge of beef anatomy to recognize common parts of the beef carcass, skeleton, and digestive tract.

Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

Gibbon Packing, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Gibbon, Nebraska. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success. If you want to feel appreciated for a job well done and be part of something bigger, then consider joining American Foods Group, a “hire to retire” type of company.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!
• Training, growth and advancement opportunities that will make this the best and last company you work for.

Check Out the Gibbon, NE Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Gibbon, Nebraska, a rural city located in the center of Nebraska. Gibbon is located close to many recreational areas and is a short drive from Kearney, NE.

The area also offers:

• The Great Platte River Road Archway – a museum and monument commemorating the valley’s role in westward expansion. The campus surrounding the museum includes hiking/biking trails, artwork and sculptures, and picnic shelters.
• Windmill State Recreational Area which includes a swimming beach, 6 lakes for fishing, hiking trails, and more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.

Try to convince us that there is a better place to live and work other than Gibbon Packing, LLC in Gibbon, NE!