Quality Assurance Technician

JBS Foods • Marshville, NC

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About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a second-shift Quality Assurance Technician to join a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. The technician monitors and inspects production operations by performing HACCP monitoring, AQLs, moisture tests, grade checks, and other process and quality monitoring duties specified by the QA Supervisor and QA Manager. The role involves processing product with tools, including knives, manual labor, and provided equipment, in accordance with USDA and company standards and procedures. The position requires following operating procedures and quality and quantity expectations, observing equipment operation, maintaining a clean work area, and following company personnel, quality, safety, food safety, and animal welfare policies. The work is in a production environment that may be refrigerated at approximately 40°F or heated to approximately 85°F.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and apply practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to address routine issues involving a limited number of variables within established procedures.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment at approximately 40°F and a heated environment at approximately 85°F.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand movements for 8 to 11 hours per shift.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a food processing, manufacturing, or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform HACCP monitoring, AQLs, moisture tests, grade checks, and other process and quality monitoring duties specified by the QA Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Process product using tools, including knives, manual labor, and provided equipment in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s standards and procedures.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality and quantity expectations.
• Observe equipment operation and notify appropriate personnel of malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist others using the skills and knowledge gained in the position.
• Observe company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Communicate and act cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Recognize and act on incidents and safety risks.
• Practice and enforce safe work habits and promote them throughout the organization.
• Participate in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow company animal welfare guidelines.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, or other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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