QA Tech Fab AM (Acme)

American Foods Group, LLC; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC, an American Foods Group Company, seeks a QA Technician for our Acme Street plant in Green Bay, WI. You will perform daily QA tasks, ensure compliance with GMP/SQF/HACCP, and interact with USDA as needed.

Responsibilities include documenting inspections, sampling for lab analysis, and following up on corrective actions to maintain product quality and safety. This role requires flexibility with hours and plant environments.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to communicate in English (read, write and speak) and follow SOPs/SQF/GMP requirements.
• Must work extended hours Monday through Saturday with overtime as production needs dictate.
• Training in SQF, GMPs, HACCP and SOPs will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily task rotation including temperatures, tare weights, sampling and grade changes.
• Review and accurately complete GMP checks and SSOP/SOP logs.
• Conduct pre-op/condensation/swabs and monitor food safety procedures on the floor.
• Inspect visuals of line and finished products for conformance to specs and document findings.
• Gather and record inspection data (weights, temperatures, grades, quantities).
• Collect samples for lab analysis and interact with USDA as needed.
• Interpret test results, propose corrective actions and ensure follow-up.
• Ability to perform strength level 3 work and perform other duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Temperature tolerance

PPE use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC., an American Foods Group Company, has an opportunity for a QA Technician at our Acme Street plant.

As our QA Technician, you will:

• Perform daily rotation of tasks (temperatures, box tare weights, sampling, and grade changes).
• Review and accurately complete required paperwork (GMP checks, SSOP corrective action log, and SOP corrective action log) and be held accountable for accuracy.
• Conduct pre-op/condensation/swabs.
• Monitor the implementation and compliance of all food safety and quality procedures on the floor, report deficiencies, take corrective action, and follow up.
• Perform visual line and finished product inspections to ensure conformance to specifications, and correct specification deficiencies.
• Use production specification reports to gather, measure, analyze, and record inspection data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, and quantities inspected or graded.
• Collect samples to be sent to lab for analysis.
• Interact with USDA as needed.
• Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, investigate and take corrective action, make recommendations on preventative measures, and document findings.
• Must be able to perform strength level 3 work.
• 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).
• Must be able to perform the job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speak, read, and write) – must be able to communicate with Government and other designated personnel, read specifications/labels, SOPs, SSOPs and HACCP, and be able to complete necessary written documentation.
• Ability to work extended scheduled hours Monday through Saturday with daily overtime. Must be able to work overtime as required. Start times and hours vary based on production needs.
• Must be able to successfully complete training:
  • Safety.
  • Safe Quality Food (SQF).
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Food defense.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior quality assurance experience in a USDA inspected beef, pork, or poultry facility.
• Prior production experience.
• Degree in Agricultural Science, Biology or Meat related science degree or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on knowledge, training and/or experience in Basic Microbiology, Basic Chemistry, Sanitation, and HACCP.
• Work history in the last 12 months.
• Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish (speak, read, and write).

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

Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC (Acme Street) an American Foods Group company is a privately held beef harvest facility located in Green Bay, WI. This facility employs over 1,000 employees and and harvests on average 3 million pounds of beef per day. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health and Wellness Clinic, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Short Term Disability, Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

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