layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

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QA Technician - 2nd Shift Liberty QA at Shenandoah Valley Organic | LAYIQ

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required .
1–2 years of experience in poultry production.
Must be able to read and write English.
Verbal communication skills with the ability to explain concepts clearly.
Excellent reading comprehension and writing skills, including good grammar and spelling.
Strong analytical ability and math skills.
Ability to organize, plan, and complete work in a timely manner .
Self-starter with the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision at times.
Ability to follow directions from a lead, supervisor, and manager.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to accurately complete Quality Assurance documentation.
Ability to support HACCP, SSOP, GMP, sanitation, food safety, and quality requirements.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Labeling experience.
Bilingual ability.
Prior Quality Assurance experience in poultry processing, food processing, manufacturing, or production.
Experience performing inspections, collecting samples, completing pre-operational or operational checks, or supporting corrective actions.
Experience working with USDA inspectors or regulatory requirements in a production environment.
New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel
Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role requires access to production areas, Quality Assurance work areas, sample collection points, and sanitation inspection areas. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions within the plant. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in the production area. Hair and beard nets are required in the production area. Additional personal protective equipment may be required based on task, location, and safety requirements. This position requires color vision corrected to 20/20 and the ability to write notes in English. The role may require sitting approximately 10% of the time, walking approximately 60% of the time, and standing approximately 30% of the time. The team member must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.
Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.
All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality.

At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

EOE, including disability/vets

QA Technician - 2nd Shift Liberty QA

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