QA Sorter Lead: Quality, Safety & Training Champion

American Foods Group, LLC; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

American Foods Group, LLC is seeking a QA Sorter Lead to oversee carcass and carcass part sorting, identify defects, and manage QA sorters’ qualifications and ongoing training. The role focuses on leadership within the QA Sorter department and ensuring adherence to processing specifications.

The position requires strong knowledge of food safety, ability to work in a production environment, and capability to train staff while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of food safety and quality control practices.
• Must be able to complete required training: Beef Modernization; Straight knife, steel, hook.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and train QA sorters in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA sorter department and ensure daily duties are performed according to schedules and specs.
• Train and qualify QA sorters; provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Ensure safety and proper operation of QA equipment and surrounding areas.
• Cover QA Sorter duties when staff are absent and manage shift coverage.
• Maintain required paperwork and document QA activities and results.
• Support meetings and coordinate with production teams to improve quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Observational skills

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Foods Group, LLC is seeking a QA Sorter Lead to oversee carcass and carcass part sorting, identify defects, and manage QA sorters’ qualifications and ongoing training. The role focuses on leadership within the QA Sorter department and ensuring adherence to processing specifications.

The position requires strong knowledge of food safety, ability to work in a production environment, and capability to train staff while maintaining safety and quality standards.