Cpp Quality Assurance Technician - Peoria, United States - American Foods Group LLC

American Foods Group LLC

Verified Company

Peoria, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

Position:
Quality Assurance Technician

Working Location:
Peoria, IL

Calihan Pork Processors, Inc. is a pre-rigor pork processing company and a leading U.S. fresh sausage supplier who is wholly owned by American Foods Group, LLC. Working at Calihan Pork Processors gives you the unique opportunity to become part of a large, growing company that maintains a down-to-earth atmosphere where the CEO knows you by name. We remain a family business, with a long tradition of providing quality raw materials for companies that utilize our pork for finished, value-added, products. Our customers are out partners, not our competition. Calihan Pork Processors is a place where you can develop your career to the fullest, while working in a friendly environment.

We are seeking a full-time,
Quality Assurance Technician to join our team in Peoria, IL whose main responsibilities will include:

Monitoring of Procedures including Pre-operational sanitation, Product Temperatures, Zero Tolerance Checks, Metal Detector Checks, and Label Verifications.
Overseeing tools, utensils and other potentially dangerous equipment that are distributed daily.
Monitoring mixing for products/ingredients for tampering, foreign objects, and accuracy.
Managing noncompliances and assess root causes and provide suggested corrective actions.
Ensuring all Food Safety, SQF, and Safety policies are followed.
Making sure all employees are wearing proper PPE specific to their job areas and maintaining a clean work environment.
Actively surveying Food Security and Defense procedures inside the facility and its operations.
NOTE: this job description is not intended to be all inclusive.

An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (required):

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Background in Quality Assurance/Food Safety, preferably within the protein industry
Must be able to utilize universal computer software.

Preferred Qualifications:

HACCP Certification is advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lead and manage a team of technicians and perform duties with mínimal direction.
Ability to engage with all levels of the company to ensure commitment to change.

Summary:

Calihan Pork Processors, LLC an American Foods Group company is a privately held pork harvest facility located in Peoria, IL. This facility employs over 100 employees and harvests on average 250,000 pounds of pork per day.

What we offer: