Quality Assurance Lead Person - Belgravia - Swings at Foster Farms

Fresno, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

25.1

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Control, USDA Regulations, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Mathematics Proficiency, Computer Proficiency, Interpersonal Skills, Product Disposition, Leadership, Food Safety, Internal Audits, Training, Record Keeping

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued Team Members will shine through in everything we do. Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms Team. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups. Job Description Pay Rate: 21.30 - 25.10 per hour Essential Job Functions: Assist in maintaining, monitoring, and enforcing USDA Regulatory, Corporate Guidelines and Quality Control Programs, to include conducting internal audits that may require the participation of management. Interface with Production Supervisors and hourly employees on production and quality procedures. Work with USDA personnel to handle regulatory issues Assist in maintaining the micro-hold product program. This position has the authority to hold product that does not conform to customer agreements, finished product specifications, or legal requirements and is authorized to make decision regarding product disposition including release. Provide leadership to QC technicians with regards to their concerns with procedures, product quality, regulatory requirements and corporate procedure Maintain Quality-Reporting Systems. Responsibility for Quality/Food Safety: All persons employed or associated with Foster Farms are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products. The food safety and quality policies are summarized and communicated in a company handbook and at training sessions. Each new employee is provided a handbook and attends a food safety training session before beginning work. All employees attend a refresher training session at least once per year. Records are maintained reflecting the distribution of employee handbooks and attendance at the training sessions. Additional Functions: Special projects or assignments as specified by supervisor Qualifications Qualifications Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED 1-3 years of experience in food processing; knowledge of USDA regulations, HACCP, GMPs and SSOPs preferred Must be able to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal) Must be detail oriented and proficient in mathematics. Proficient on a computer, Excel, Word and Outlook Must have legible handwriting Must have good interpersonal skills and communication skills Must have an overall favorable employment record and attendance record Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays as needed Must be willing to rotate into various departments with varying QC related job duties as needed Must be able to show up to work daily and be on-time to perform the duties of the position Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-12 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor Must be able to work in cold environments, 40 degrees or hot environment in RTE plants up to 100 degrees Must be able to lift from 5-50 lbs. on a daily basis depending on what department assigned to for the shift Supervisory Responsbilities: May Indirect supervision of hourly QC representatives, not to include disciplinary action. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Lead Person is responsible for maintaining and enforcing USDA regulations and quality control programs, conducting internal audits, and interfacing with production staff. They also provide leadership to QC technicians and maintain quality reporting systems.