LINCOLN PREMIUM POULTRY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: FSQA Technician DATE: 9/2026
REPORTS TO: FSQA Supervisor STATUS: Non-Exempt
CORE VALUE COMMITMENT:
All employees will demonstrate our culture of commitment to quality, respect for fellow employees and business partners, and responsibility to the environment and our community.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for helping to ensure product quality and safety of products produced. Communicate non-compliance issues to production manager or supervisor. Verify and document regulatory programs (HACCP, SSOP, GMP and product labeling). Follow and comply with company procedures and policies set by management team and customer specifications.
DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and provide documentation for HACCP, SSOP, and GMP.
- Read and follow company policies and procedures, as well as plant product specifications.
- Work collectively with USDA and provide vital communication on product statuses to department managers and supervisors.
- Assist in providing backup and training to new employees.
- Ensure compliance to all regulatory standards including HACCP, USDA, SSOP’s etc.
- Calculate product compliance percentages and complete data entry of product evaluations.
- Gather products for micro testing and verify code dates, ingredients, and labels.
- Document product information and develop preventative action to combat product defects.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Skill in being a self-starter.
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
- MUST possess a minimum of 1 year experience in a QA/QC environment, preferably in a food manufacturing setting.
- MUST be familiar with food safety standards as well as federal, state, and USDA guidelines.
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
- Skill in using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- MUST be a team player.
- MUST have knowledge of basic math, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and calculating percentages.
- MUST be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment ranging from 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- MUST be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes to the needs of production.
- MUST be able to pass required physical including demonstrating your ability to lift the required weight for each position.
- MUST be able to stand and/or walk for entire 8-hour shift.
- MUST wear correct job specific PPE as designated by company policy.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment preferred.
- Associate degree in Food Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
Note: The above information is only a reflection of the general nature of job duties. Based on business need, additional duties may be assigned.
