Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift

Pilgrim's • Canton, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s in Canton, GA is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented QA Technician to work closely with Production Supervisors and Managers to ensure all regulatory, food safety, and customer requirements are consistently met within production areas. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards, completing departmental checks, and uploading information into MYQM. Effective communication, strong math skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision are essential. The position requires sound reasoning and judgment for real-time decision-making, and the flexibility to work extended hours as needed to support production demands. Job duties may be performed in cold or hot environments for extended periods, and adherence to HACCP System procedures is mandatory.

Requirements

• Prior to being hired into the QA Department, candidates are required to complete and pass a QA assessment. This exam evaluates basic math proficiency, calculator skills, reasoning ability, and visual acuity.
• Successfully passing the exam does not guarantee placement within the QA Department.
• All qualified candidates will participate in an interview to determine their suitability and overall compatibility with the requirements of the QA Technician role.
• Read, write, and understand English.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Sound reasoning and judgment.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to perform job duties in cold or hot environments for extended periods.
• Ability to learn and follow HACCP System procedures.
• Ability to successfully pass all required HACCP examinations.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Production Supervisors and Managers to ensure compliance with all regulatory, food safety, and customer standards.
• Complete required departmental checks and accurately upload all information into MYQM.
• Communicate effectively with team members across departments.
• 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick leave, company-observed holidays, and any other required statutory leave
• 401(k): company match begins after one year of service, following the company vesting schedule
• Career Development: continuous learning opportunities, leadership development, and structured career-growth programs
• Better Futures Program: educational support for team members pursuing continued learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed