Position Summary

The inspector is responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of raw chicken products in a production facility. This role involves conducting inspections, monitoring processing activities, and adhering to food safety regulations to maintain high standards of quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, knowledge of food safety practices, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of raw chicken products to assess quality, appearance, and adherence to safety standards.
• Monitor processing lines for compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.
• Perform sensory evaluations, including checking for freshness, odor, texture and foreign material.
• Collaborate with production staff to address quality issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure that all processing equipment and work areas are kept clean and sanitized.
• Stay updated on industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in poultry inspection.
• Crider Foods requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and procedures to ensure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous experience in food inspection or a related role is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate findings clearly.
• Physical stamina to perform inspections and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to follow directions and perform manual labor.

Positions reporting to this person

• None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to walk and stand, use arms and legs for long periods of time including wrist turning and finger manipulation.
• Employee stands frequently with tasks requiring consistent bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling to complete; Lift, carry and push/pull occasionally of up to 50 pounds is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme temperature conditions.
• Job locations can be consistently 40 degrees or below.
• The noise levels at work are moderate to loud and hearing protection is required.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.