Quality Assurance Technician

Pilgrim's • Marshville, NC

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About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a first-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, manual labor, and equipment in accordance with USDA and company standards and procedures. The technician helps maintain product quality, safe and organized work areas, and compliance with company personnel, quality, food safety, safety, and animal welfare policies. The position also contributes to process improvement and problem solving.

The work may involve refrigerated environments of approximately 40°F or heated environments of approximately 85°F, extended standing, repetitive hand movements, and lifting 20 pounds or more. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Pilgrim’s describes a base salary range starting at $43,284 and offers benefits and career-development opportunities.

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.
• Ability to work in 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

• Monitor and inspect production operations through HACCP monitoring, AQLs, moisture tests, grade checks, and other quality and process monitoring duties assigned 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 about malfunctions or safety issues and concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist others using skills and knowledge gained in the position.
• Observe company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Communicate and act in a manner that supports effective, cooperative working relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, 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 coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Medical coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, or other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs to support professional growth and career growth.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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