QA Technician — On-Site Food Safety & Quality

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) plan with company match

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and production standards throughout the poultry process. You will monitor sanitary conditions, collect samples, and assist USDA with inspections in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires attention to detail, accurate documentation, and strong communication. On-site work with a full-time schedule and opportunities for growth within QA and production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in poultry production.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Verbal communication skills with the ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Excellent reading comprehension and writing skills, including good grammar and spelling.
• Strong analytical ability and math skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and complete work in a timely manner.
• Self-starter with the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision at times.
• Ability to follow directions from a lead, supervisor, and manager.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to accurately complete Quality Assurance documentation.
• Ability to support HACCP, SSOP, GMP, sanitation, food safety, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assure finished product meets company standards.
• Assure product throughout the production process is handled and produced in accordance with HACCP, SSOP, and GMP procedures.
• Assure sanitary conditions in production areas are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Accurately record findings observed during verification checks and pre-shipment review checks.
• Perform pre-operational and operational sanitary inspections.
• Perform HACCP and GMP related tasks.
• Collect product samples during operations.
• Assist in the preparation and shipping of product samples.
• Generate daily Quality Assurance documentation.
• Assist USDA inspectors as required.
• Support Production in the development, effectiveness, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Communicate quality, food safety, or sanitation concerns to the appropriate lead, supervisor, or manager.
• Follow all company policies, food safety procedures, safety requirements, and department standards.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

HACCP/SSOP/GMP

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Farmer Focus is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and production standards throughout the poultry process. You will monitor sanitary conditions, collect samples, and assist USDA with inspections in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires attention to detail, accurate documentation, and strong communication. On-site work with a full-time schedule and opportunities for growth within QA and production teams.