Food Quality & Safety QA Technician

Pilgrim's; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Quality Assurance department at the Waco facility is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure raw product meets specifications before processing. The role emphasizes HACCP/SSOPs compliance, equipment inspections, and accurate sampling to safeguard product quality.

The position emphasizes safety and adherence to company standards, with duties spanning daily checks, temperature recording, and nonconforming product handling as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to physically perform essential duties.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Employee must pass a math test.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document HACCP, SSOPs and/or GMPs.
• Conduct equipment inspections during processing day.
• Calibrate scales and thermometers daily.
• Perform metal detector checks for foreign material.
• Collect samples for quality assurance testing.
• Perform process control checks to ensure specifications are met.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

Less than high school education / some experience

Job description

Pilgrim’s Quality Assurance department at the Waco facility is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure raw product meets specifications before processing. The role emphasizes HACCP/SSOPs compliance, equipment inspections, and accurate sampling to safeguard product quality.

The position emphasizes safety and adherence to company standards, with duties spanning daily checks, temperature recording, and nonconforming product handling as directed by management.