2nd-Shift QA Technician: Food Safety & Quality

Pilgrim's; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a 2nd shift Quality Assurance Technician to join our high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. You will monitor production using HACCP, AQLs, moisture tests, and grade checks while ensuring adherence to USDA and Pilgrim's standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and continuous improvement as you work with a collaborative QA team. We offer benefits and a pathway for growth within a global food company.

Qualifications

• 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 with temperatures of approximately 40°F.
• Ability to work in a heated environment with temperatures of 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 required.
• Previous experience in a food processing, manufacturing, or production environment is a plus.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. or more

Responsibilities

• Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim's Company product standards and procedures.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Clean and organized work area.
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

HACCP monitoring

Moisture testing

Grade checks

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Food processing experience

Lifting up to 20 lbs

Tools

Knives

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a 2nd shift Quality Assurance Technician to join our high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. You will monitor production using HACCP, AQLs, moisture tests, and grade checks while ensuring adherence to USDA and Pilgrim's standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and continuous improvement as you work with a collaborative QA team. We offer benefits and a pathway for growth within a global food company.