Quality Assurance - HACCP

Pilgrim's • Gainesville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. This position is responsible for supervision of Food Safety and Quality (FSQA). QA technician is to work closely with production supervisors and managers to ensure all regulatory, food safety, and customer requirements are consistently met within production areas. Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• QA experience required, preferably in poultry processing or slaughter operations.
• Must have an understanding of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Quick learner of customer quality programs and adaptable to change.
• Solid math and analytical abilities for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Reliable and ethical, with a strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Team-oriented and self-motivated, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends and varied shifts.
• Positive and collaborative attitude, with strong communication across teams.
• Independent and values-driven, supporting FSQA and company standards.
• Comfortable working in production areas, with attention to safety and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring proper implementation of food safety and quality programs like HACCP and SSOP.
• Work closely with production supervisors and managers to ensure all regulatory, food safety, and customer requirements are consistently met within production areas.
• Communicate effectively with team members across departments.
• Recommend and communicate quality procedures.
• Collaborate with operations and USDA personnel, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Read, write, and understand English to meet documentation and communication requirements.
• Apply strong math skills to perform measurements, calculations, and verification tasks.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use sound reasoning and judgment to make decisions in real time.
• Work flexible hours as needed to support production demands.
• Perform job duties in cold or hot environments for extended periods.
• Learn and follow HACCP System procedures; successfully pass all required HACCP examinations.
• Lift up to 40 lbs as needed to complete job tasks.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Base hourly salary rate of $17.85
• Perfect attendance incentive of $4.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance for second shift.
• Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees