QA Technician - 1st Shift Liberty QA

Quality Assurance Technician Job Description 

Job Details 

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician 
Department: Quality Assurance 
Reports To: Quality Assurance Supervisor 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: On Plant / Assigned Location(s) 
Work Arrangement: On-Site 
Shift / Schedule: Full-time 
Travel Requirements: None  
Employment Type: Full-time 

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope 

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for supporting food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and production standards throughout the poultry production process. This role helps ensure finished product meets Farmer Focus standards and that production activities are carried out in accordance with plant HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and company procedures. 

The Quality Assurance Technician plays an important role in monitoring sanitary conditions, performing inspections, collecting samples, generating documentation, supporting USDA interactions, and assisting Production with corrective actions. This position requires strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced poultry processing environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assure finished product meets company standards. 

• Assure product throughout the production process is handled and produced in accordance with plant 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. 

Compensation 

Compensation Range: $19.50 an hour  

The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.  

Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs. 

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time. 

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. 

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Labeling experience. 

• Bilingual ability. 

• Prior Quality Assurance experience in poultry processing, food processing, manufacturing, or production. 

• Experience performing inspections, collecting samples, completing pre-operational or operational checks, or supporting corrective actions. 

• Experience working with USDA inspectors or regulatory requirements in a production environment.