Job Posting: PRM QA Technician

Location: Atmore AL
Department: Perdido River Meats LLC
Division: Natural Resources & Agriculture
Employment Type: Full-Time Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Reports To: FSQA Manager
Employment Status: Non-Exempt

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

Perdido River Meats LLC is part of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Government. We value community accountability respect and teamwork. As Alabamas only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe we are committed to preserving tradition while building a strong and innovative future. Preference in hiring is given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights).

Position Summary

The PRM QA Technician position is responsible for supporting and enforcing food safety and quality assurance standards throughout the production facility. Employees in this role will be trained across multiple areas of the harvest and fabrication floors to help ensure compliance with USDA regulations food safety procedures and plant quality standards. This position plays an important role in maintaining product quality safety and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Complete quality assurance paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Perform quality and food safety audits throughout the day
Conduct fat analysis for ground beef samples
Perform daily pre-operational inspections
Calibrate tools and equipment at the beginning of shifts as needed
Utilize knives and other tools safely and effectively
Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
Assist across Harvest Processing Ground Beef and Sausage areas as needed
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
Follow all Safety Food Safety GMP and USDA requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required
Previous quality control experience required
Ability to safely operate thermometers knives meat hooks and other tools/equipment
Ability to work flexible or irregular hours as needed
Valid state drivers license with an insurable driving record
Ability to complete required background checks
Willingness to travel for required training when necessary

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for the duration of the shift
Ability to push pull and manipulate carcasses on rails repeatedly
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from approximately 35F to 95F or higher
Ability to work closely with team members in a production environment
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area

Preferred Qualifications

Beef or pork processing experience preferred
Experience working in a production or processing facility preferred
Working knowledge of USDA regulations and plant procedures preferred

Benefits

Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance paid time off paid holidays retirement plan with matching Employee Assistance Program (EAP) bonuses and cost-of-living increases.

INDIAN PREFERENCE SPOUSAL PREFERENCE OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements as stated in a job description preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference the appropriate documentation must be submitted.