OVERVIEW  

The  Corporate Quality Assurance Administrator supports  the Food Safety Quality Assurance team by 

maintaining quality information systems, organizing documentation, and assisting with reporting and 

compliance activities. This role ensures that products, services, and records meet company standards by 

accurately managing data, maintaining files, and supporting audit and reporting processes. The position 

is responsible for logging, organizing, and verifying quality data, assisting with non-conformance 

documentation, coordinating information across departments to support quality objectives. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS 

• Assists in the creation of and maintenance of Standard Work Instructions for quality procedures. 

• Generates and distributes routine quality reports for review by the Food, Safety, and Quality 

Department. 

• Maintains working knowledge of Peterson Farms’ policies to respond to customer, sales, and 

quality inquiries. 

• Organizes and maintains files related to quality procedures, documents, and records.  

• Reviews and compiles information to prepare documentation related to customer, sales, and 

quality requests. 

• Performs data entry into customer portals, as well as various systems to support accurate 

tracking and reporting of plant KPI’s and customer complaints. 

• Maintains general and confidential files with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Performs general administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and document preparation to 

support Food, Safety, Quality Assurance operations. 

• Assists with research and documentation of quality procedures in compliance with applicable 

quality and food safety standards. 

• Provides verbal and written translation support for training, meetings, and quality documentation 

as needed. 

• Ensure all reports, projects, and requests are completed accurately and delivered in a timely 

manner to meet customer and internal Quality Assurance Requirements. 

• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve processes or data 

accuracy. 

• All other duties as assigned.   

QUALIFICATIONS  

Education  

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

Work Experience 

• Six months’ experience in administrative role, utilizing communication skills required. 

Skills and Knowledge 

• Proficient using PC, via keyboard/mouse, and various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office 

Suite and Kronos). 

• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity and privacy of confidential information. 

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Ability to work well under pressure and quickly assess and respond appropriately to questions. 

• Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly. 

• Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Works independently while maintaining flexibility and a cooperative attitude. 

• Prioritizes tasks and ensures timely completion of assignments 

• Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines. 

• Ability to work as contributing member within the team. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• None 

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS 

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job Competencies: 

Job Competencies 

• Team Orientation – Shows skill and ease at working in groups; works with others to achieve 

better results and establishes close working relationships and alliances to get things done; 

demonstrates a willingness to cooperate rather than expecting others to adapt to their 

preferences; supports joint ownership and shared recognition for results; recognizes advantages 

of group participation in planning and problem solving. 

• Develops Technical Competence – Seeks to stay up to date of new developments in core 

competencies and learn enough about related fields to apply knowledge effectively in business; 

enjoys learning and is intellectually curious; a strong desire to continuously improve knowledge, 

skills, and abilities; sees learning and knowledge as keys to building skills and abilities essential 

to job and career success. 

• Attention to Detail – Committed to high standards of accuracy in task completion; identifies, pays 

attention to, and works to understand details; thorough and consistent in following up at detail 

level; seeks to become expert in disciplines related to adopted career path to ensure quality and 

precision in work; takes pride in knowledge base and level of expertise. 

• Takes Personal Responsibility in Individual Contributor Role – Demonstrates attitude and 

commitment to take personal responsibility for results, even when in team environment with no 

authority over others; will step up to fill gaps so results can be assured; avoids excuses as 

explanations or defending/justifying negative but preventable outcomes. 

• Practical Intelligence – Absorbs new information quickly and is comfortable dealing with abstract 

concepts and relationships; relates new information to previously acquired knowledge to expand 

and refine frame of reference; enjoys learning and expanding the scope and depth of 

understanding on variety of subjects. 

• Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in 

accurate and timely manner.  Follows through on commitments, assignments, and tasks; is at 

work when scheduled; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses work time wisely. 

• Safety Awareness – Demonstrates use of safe and proper work methods and follows 

established safety procedures.  Reports and corrects working conditions that may increase risk 

factors for injury. 

• Good Manufacturing Practices/Food Safety – Demonstrates Good Manufacturing Practices and 

proper Food Safety procedures when performing daily job functions.  Correctly wears required 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.  Recognizes areas for GMP and 

Food Safety procedure improvements and shares ideas with leadership. 

• Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce and behaves in a manner that 

does not cause harm to others based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or 

religious beliefs. 

• Adaptability – Embraces change with a positive mindset, approaches new situations 

constructively, and adapts effectively to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges. 

• Positive Working Relationships – Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under 

control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shares information and knowledge; 

demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty. 

• Focus – Maintains focus on tasks and does not stray from job assignments. 

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS  : 

• Noise level in work environment is moderate, Standard office setting. 

• Eye, hearing, hair nets, bump hats, lab coats may be required. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by 

employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of 

all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Reasonable accommodations 

may be made to enable persons with disabilities the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and 

results.