2nd Shift QA Technician — Food Safety & Quality

JBS Foods; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule: Mon–Fri with weekends often

Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental

Paid Time Off: Sick leave and vacation

401(k) with company match

Base salary: $43,284

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a 2nd shift Quality Assurance Technician to join a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. You will monitor and inspect production operations, performing HACCP monitoring, AQLs, moisture tests, grade checks and other process quality duties under supervision.

If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic settings and enjoys making a direct impact, this is a great opportunity to grow with Pilgrim’s, a company committed to excellence and safety for

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 around 40°F.
• Ability to work in a heated environment with temperatures around 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.
• Previous experience in a food processing, manufacturing, or production environment is a plus.

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

AQLs

Moisture testing

Grade checks

Quality control

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Knives

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a 2nd shift Quality Assurance Technician to join a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. You will monitor and inspect production operations, performing HACCP monitoring, AQLs, moisture tests, grade checks and other process quality duties under supervision.

If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic settings and enjoys making a direct impact, this is a great opportunity to grow with Pilgrim’s, a company committed to excellence and safety for