Beef Modernization QA & Food Safety Lead

Pilgrim; Cactus (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim in Cactus, Texas is seeking a Quality Assurance & Food Safety leader to support the Technical Services Superintendent by ensuring HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE and USDA standards are met on the harvest floor.

You will lead the Food Safety team, train Sorter personnel, review microbial data and prevent deviations through corrective actions and audits.

A Bachelor’s in Animal or Food Science and PAACO/HACCP credentials are preferred; 2+ years in packing/harvest settings are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the packing industry or on the harvest floor.
• Experience in quality assurance or HACCP in a food processing plant.
• Knowledge of USDA online procedures and decision-making processes.
• PAACO and HACCP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive food safety initiatives across the harvest floor.
• Oversee Sorter training and performance.
• Lead, mentor and develop Food Safety team members.
• Support development and management of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE, Animal Handling & Welfare programs.
• Review daily/weekly plant data including NRs, microbial data, and HACCP/SSOP trend indicators.
• Coordinate staffing to fill vacancies and conduct pre-operational inspections.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

GMP & SSOP

Animal Handling & Welfare

Microsoft Office

USDA procedures

Education

Bachelors in Animal Science or Food Science

PAACO certification

HACCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pilgrim in Cactus, Texas is seeking a Quality Assurance & Food Safety leader to support the Technical Services Superintendent by ensuring HACCP, GMP, SSOP, SAFE and USDA standards are met on the harvest floor.

You will lead the Food Safety team, train Sorter personnel, review microbial data and prevent deviations through corrective actions and audits.

A Bachelor’s in Animal or Food Science and PAACO/HACCP credentials are preferred; 2+ years in packing/harvest settings are expected.