Quality Assurance Technician — Food Safety & HACCP

Pilgrim; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim in Grand Island, Nebraska is seeking a Quality Assurance & Food Safety professional to audit, document, and enforce USDA and facility regulations. You will perform checks to ensure the food safety program is followed and monitor SOPs, SSOPs, and HACCP procedures in compliance with federal regulations.

The role requires working with FSIS/USDA, presenting records upon request, and collaborating with production to maintain meat product quality and AQL standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Must be willing to learn all aspects of food safety.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime and some weekends.
• Must be willing to work in both hot and cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Auditing, documenting and enforcing USDA and facility regulations.
• Perform checks and verifications to ensure food safety and quality program is being followed.
• Monitor SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs and perform HACCP procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Must work with FSIS/USDA and present records per the agency’s request.
• Aid Quality Assurance Supervisor and management in gathering data for investigations.
• Work closely with production associates in monitoring meat product AQL standards and specifications, correcting any deficiencies and notifying management of any violations of USDA regulations or HACCP requirements.
• Maintain lab equipment by ensuring proper cleaning and regular maintenance is performed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Food safety knowledge

Willingness to learn food safety

Job description

Pilgrim in Grand Island, Nebraska is seeking a Quality Assurance & Food Safety professional to audit, document, and enforce USDA and facility regulations. You will perform checks to ensure the food safety program is followed and monitor SOPs, SSOPs, and HACCP procedures in compliance with federal regulations.

The role requires working with FSIS/USDA, presenting records upon request, and collaborating with production to maintain meat product quality and AQL standards.