Koch’s Turkey Farm (“Koch’s”), located in the Lewistown Valley near Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time Food Safety & Quality Assurance (“FSQA”) Team Member for its first shift operations.
Koch’s is a vertically integrated, family-owned poultry production and processing facility and is a leader in the All Natural, Antibiotic Free, and Organic Poultry industry.
Founded in 1939, Koch’s is in its fourth generation of family management and is a sound, rapidly growing poultry business.
The FSQA Team Member is responsible for the diligent execution and monitoring of the Company's Food Safety & Quality Assurance requirements.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Responsible for the Vendor Management Program to assure all vendors of Koch’s Turkey Farm meet our standards and expectations.
* Be a member of the Food Security team and attend monthly meetings as well as providing input on security issues.
* Responsible for the plant traceability program to assure product can be traced forward and back including packaging.
* Act as back up for vacation/illness for the Slaughter quality control technician (training will be provided).
* Monitor and enforce plant good manufacturing practices (GMP) on the production floor.
* Coach employees when necessary.
* Perform mid-shift operational GMP checks, condensation checks.
* Perform, verify, and document all plant HACCP CCP’s and QC standard checks.
* Maintain all documentation for auditing purposes.
* Perform allergen swab testing as needed.
* Initiate corrective action reports for non-conformances and communicate to relevant staff.
* Other tasks may be assigned as needed by the QA Manager.
Requirements:
* 2-3 years of QA Experience
* A strong pattern of achievement and leadership
* Must be able to work in ERPs, Microsoft Office Suite, and various mobile applications
* Experience dealing with compliance representatives
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work setting:
* In-person
Experience:
* Quality assurance: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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