Dayshift QA Technician — Food Safety & Compliance

JBS Foods; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Dayshift Quality Assurance Technician to perform physical and visual inspections ensuring product specifications, quality, and food safety procedures. The role reports to the Quality Assurance Lead and/or Supervisor.

Responsibilities include monitoring processing areas, recording data, and communicating with management and USDA to uphold safety standards. Shift requires weekend coverage and compliance with all safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic computer skills or willingness to learn company software.
• Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces up to four hours per shift.
• Must be physically able to navigate the processing facility and follow safety procedures.
• Must be able to perform strenuous work in a damp environment with varying temperatures.
• Must be dependable, prompt, and have strong integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to verify product meets internal and customer specifications and take actions for non-conformances.
• Conduct product reviews to ensure grading, packaging, and weight compliance.
• Monitor work practices and report deficiencies to supervisors.
• Oversee processing areas to minimize foreign material contamination.
• Record data accurately and communicate with management and USDA.

Skills

Math basics

English literacy

Tablet use

Calculator use

Ruler use

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Dayshift Quality Assurance Technician to perform physical and visual inspections ensuring product specifications, quality, and food safety procedures. The role reports to the Quality Assurance Lead and/or Supervisor.

Responsibilities include monitoring processing areas, recording data, and communicating with management and USDA to uphold safety standards. Shift requires weekend coverage and compliance with all safety policies.