Quality Assurance Technician
Pedricktown, NJ
Full Time
Student (High School)
Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager
$20.00 - $22.00 / hour
About Verde
Verde Farms is the leading marketer of natural, organic, and grass-fed beef in the United States. Working with family farms across the globe, we are connecting consumers who desire healthy, great-tasting meat raised sustainably. Our employees believe in the company’s core set of principles and the leadership’s commitment to innovation!
As a dynamic, value-driven, privately held company based in the greater Boston area, Verde Farms employees are united by the company’s mission, supportive culture, shared values, and integrity. This is a great time for key individuals to be a part of the double-digit growth of an organization that continuously creates new opportunities for team members to develop while changing the industry landscape.
About the Position:
The FSQA Technician is responsible for assuring adherence to the Plant’s Quality Assurance programs. They will be a key member of the team and engaged in establishing, implementing, documenting, and monitoring Food Safety and Quality programs at the Verde Farm’s facility. In addition, this person will assist in the development of programs that will address any opportunities and implement program upgrades. This is a hands-on position. This position reports to the Manager of FSQA.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
Summary of Experience and Requirements:
Physical Requirements
Skills & Competencies
Why Verde Farms?
There’s something special about working at Verde Farms. We operate with a core set of principles: the promotion of health and wellness, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. These driving forces shape our vision and actions that guide every decision regarding supply, products, partners, and employees.
If you’re ready to join a team that values what they do, please submit your resume today!
**No Agency Candidates at this time. **
Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager
$20.00 - $22.00 / hour
About Verde
Verde Farms is the leading marketer of natural, organic, and grass-fed beef in the United States. Working with family farms across the globe, we are connecting consumers who desire healthy, great-tasting meat raised sustainably. Our employees believe in the company’s core set of principles and the leadership’s commitment to innovation!
As a dynamic, value-driven, privately held company based in the greater Boston area, Verde Farms employees are united by the company’s mission, supportive culture, shared values, and integrity. This is a great time for key individuals to be a part of the double-digit growth of an organization that continuously creates new opportunities for team members to develop while changing the industry landscape.
About the Position:
The FSQA Technician is responsible for assuring adherence to the Plant’s Quality Assurance programs. They will be a key member of the team and engaged in establishing, implementing, documenting, and monitoring Food Safety and Quality programs at the Verde Farm’s facility. In addition, this person will assist in the development of programs that will address any opportunities and implement program upgrades. This is a hands-on position. This position reports to the Manager of FSQA.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, and food safety programs
- Perform routine quality and food safety checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
- Conduct pre-operational and operational sanitation inspections
- Verify and document critical control points (CCPs) and preventive controls
- Collect samples for microbiological, chemical, and physical testing
- Complete and maintain accurate QA records, logs, and reports
- Identify non-conformances and assist with corrective and preventive actions
- Ensure proper product labeling, packaging, and traceability
- Support USDA inspections, customer audits, and third-party audits
- Assist with product holds, releases, and investigations
- Train and reinforce food safety and quality practices with production employees
- Report food safety or quality concerns immediately to management
- additional support and perform other duties as requested by management, within the scope and abilities
Summary of Experience and Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Ability to multitask and communicate with personnel of all levels and cultural backgrounds.
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Meat processing plant & High packaging line experience
- OEE Software experience preferred
- Strong work ethic, communication skills in English, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely across departments
- Ability to maintain a safe work environment and follow safety rules, SOPs, and GMP guidelines set in place
- Superior standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and food safety
- Possess a team-oriented approach to tasks
- Ability to work in a cold environment (27*F- 45*F)
- Understand and abide by all safety regulations as well as policies and procedures set forth by Verde Farms
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
- Understand and abide by all safety regulations as well as policies and procedures set forth by Verde Farms
- Bilingual in Spanish (is a plus, not a requirement)
- Highly collaborative, perceptive, and operate with integrity
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs
- Comfortable working in refrigerated areas and production floor environments
Skills & Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional judgment when addressing quality or food safety concerns
Why Verde Farms?
- Excellent Health Benefits.
- Competitive Salary.
- Amazing PTO Policy.
- Awesome Work Environment.
- United States – Pedricktown, NJ Area – Onsite
There’s something special about working at Verde Farms. We operate with a core set of principles: the promotion of health and wellness, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. These driving forces shape our vision and actions that guide every decision regarding supply, products, partners, and employees.
If you’re ready to join a team that values what they do, please submit your resume today!
**No Agency Candidates at this time. **
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