QLTY ASSURANCE LEAD 2nd SHIFT

Peco Foods; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco Foods in West Point, Mississippi is looking for a Quality Assurance Inspector to perform checks in the poultry processing facility. This role involves inspecting products, reporting issues, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.

The ideal candidate must have strong attention to detail and be able to lift up to 45 pounds. The position requires working in cold temperatures, standing all day, and performing physical tasks such as bending and climbing ladders.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform HACCP checks and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Strong physical endurance for walking and lifting in a cold environment.
• Attention to detail for product inspections and identifying defects.

Responsibilities

• Perform various quality checks in the poultry processing facility.
• Report problems to departmental supervisor and management if unresolved.
• Complete reports and forms to comply with regulations.

Job description

Description

• Performs various checks (HACCP, Quality, GMP, SSOP, etc.) in the poultry processing facility.
• Browses plant to detect problems.
• Reports problems to departmental supervisor. If problems cannot be resolved at departmental level QA management is contacted to resolve the issue.
• Completes the necessary reports and forms to comply with all government regulations and company policies.
• QA performs pre-operational sanitation, including checking plant prior to the beginning of operations to ensure it is clean in all areas.
• Inspects for leaks after rain.
• Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies.
• Physically inspect products for both natural occurring and processing defects.

Product Inspection Details

• Natural occurring defects i.e. bruises and blood spots.
• Processing defects (but not limited to): foreign material and out of spec product.

Other Responsibilities

• Identify and report any suspicious or abnormal situations to their immediate supervisor or plant management official.

Abnormal Situations

• Product tampering
• Willful product adulteration
• Unauthorized employees in restricted areas
• Situation where a belief that product adulteration may be occurring
• Equipment malfunction that may put product wholesomeness at stake

Physical Demands

• Working at temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit
• Standing / walking 100% of the workday.
• Lifting / moving up to 45 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Sliding up to 90 pounds on rollers (requires minimal force).
• Night shift workers required to climb ladders, bend and stoop.
• Carry clipboard and paperwork weighing less than one pound on a constant basis.

This job description is not all inclusive of what the employee may be asked to do while performing the duties described above. The company reserves the right to modify this job without prior notice.