• QA Technician

    Boar's Head Brand/Frank Brunckhorst Co., LLC (Jarratt, VA)


    Hiring Company:

    Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.

     

    Overview:Key responsibilities include monitoring the Distribution Center for Regulatory and customer compliance. Providing guidance and/or support as it relates to quality concerns raised by internal colleagues and/or distributors. Following up on quality issues as they relate to inventory, as well as customer complaints received. Complete special projects as assigned by the FSQA Manager/Supervisor. Analyze product returns and products in inventory to identify trends in quality issues.

    Job Description:

    Responsibilities:

    + Will drive accountability of KPI's for all site personnel.

    + Will adhere to proper manufacturing methods to sustain Food Safety and Quality expectations.

    + Will collaborate and resolve issues quickly and efficiently focusing on our company's Core Values.

    + Conduct daily walkthrough of the distribution center and communicate any potential food safety/food quality and/or sanitation issues to the FSQA Manager and Department. Mgrs.

    + Prepare the Executive Kitchen for all Product Sensory Evaluations

    + Ensure correct products are ordered/picked for Product Slicing; coordinate weekly shipping of products to any plants, as needed.

    + Conduct Truck Audits daily and communicate non-conformances to Operations Mgmt./FSQA Mgr.

    + Follow up on customer complaints to ensure our current inventory isn’t compromised.

    + Verify that QCP records (e.g., Cooler records, Scale Verification records, etc.) are accurately completed and up to date.

    + Coordinate the communication process for when the product is either placed on hold/or released.

    + Perform sanitation inspections of warehouse & deli areas for cleanliness.

    + Prepare reports on inspection findings and incidents.

    + Collect, evaluate, and send samples to outside labs for product analysis.

    + Communicate with Distribution Center/Plants on Quality and Customer issues.

    Qualifications:

    + Must have a High School Diploma or GED Diploma plus additional specialized training in a food environment, verifying product quality.

    + Must have at least 3-5 years of progressive work experience.

    + Must possess a valid Driver’s License

    + Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to attend a course and successfully pass the certification exam.

    + Preferably HACCP trained or be able to attend a training course and successfully complete a training course.

    + Preferably Certified as an FSQA Technician or able to successfully complete a course by a certifying body (i.e., ASQ, etc.)

     

    Physical Demands

     

    + Must be able to lift overhead up to 30 pounds.

    + Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

    + Must possess sufficient senses to perform effective organoleptic evaluations (corrected sensory ability is acceptable). This includes visual (acuity and color differentiation), olfactory, gustatory, tactile, and auditory ability.

     

    Work Environment

     

    + Must be able to work in both warm and cold environments.

    + Must be able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and be capable of withstanding loud noises, fast-moving machinery, etc.

    + Travel required is less than 40% to attend training courses or other duties, as needed.

     

    Time Type:Full time

     

    Department:FSQA