Quality Assurance Rep In HSE - Compton, United States - Foster Farms

Description

Quality Control Specialist at Foster Farms

Foster Farms has a long history of serving families, dating back to 1939. Since the early days, Foster Farms has remained dedicated to offering consumers the finest-quality poultry products available. Our core values of excellence, honesty, quality, and service, coupled with our esteemed TEAM Members, are evident in everything we undertake.

At Foster Farms, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our esteemed TEAM. While we provide the professionalism of a large corporation, our operations emulate those of a family business. Over half of our job openings are filled through internal promotions, with an emphasis on encouraging TEAM Members to gain varied experiences across different functional areas.

• Work under FSQA management guidance to ensure compliance with Foster Farms, FSIS/USDA, and customer requirements.
• Monitor the production process and conduct routine Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) checks following the food safety and quality programs at the manufacturing site. Ensure that the process is controlled and that the product aligns with the company's standards.
• Guarantee adherence to Food Safety systems by monitoring processes and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with QA process controls through monitoring and documentation.
• Verify that food safety documentation aligns with legal/regulatory standards.
• Manage product disposition, encompassing inventory control and appropriate reconditioning procedures.
• Inspect equipment pre-operatively to validate sanitation practices.
• Collaborate with production/maintenance personnel/supervision to resolve quality issues.
• Communicate with USDA personnel to address regulatory matters.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Essential requirements include clear communication skills in English (written and verbal), a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), computer proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook, organizational skills, legible handwriting, and the ability to prioritize tasks meeting specified deadlines.
• Must be capable of placing non-conforming products or equipment on hold and have an excellent employment and attendance record.
• Flexible availability for varying shifts, weekends, and holidays, as well as readiness to rotate within different departments with varying QC-related responsibilities.
• Physical capabilities include prolonged standing on concrete/metal grate floors, working in cold environments (down to 40 degrees) or hot environments (up to 100 degrees in an RTE plant), lifting weights ranging from 5 to 70 lbs. daily based on the assigned department, and proficiency in mathematics for computing checks against established limits.

All your details will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applications are encouraged from Minorities, Females, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hiring process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.