LEAD QA TECHNICIAN

Pilgrim; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking a Quality Assurance Team Lead in Greeley, Colorado. This role involves leading the QA team, ensuring employees are equipped and trained, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and a solid record of safety.

Responsibilities include mentoring employees, assisting supervisors, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Candidates must be self-motivated, trustworthy, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must pass safety courses provided by JBS.
• Ability to motivate and train employees to JBS standards.
• Good communication skills and record of positive work performance.

Responsibilities

• Support supervisor on pre and post-shift activities.
• Delegate tasks and ensure timely instructions for production changes.
• Mentor employees and cross-train QA techs.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good Communication Skills

Proficiency in jobs on the line

Positive Work Performance

Strong record of safety

Job description

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Greeley, Colorado

Position Description

QA Team Lead will need to perform and understand the following in addition to QA tech responsibilities:

• Support the supervisor on process of pre and post-shift activities
• Respond to Q.A. inspection calls
• Respond/assist supervisor in delegating tasks and ensuring timely instructions for production changes
• Ensure standardized work is followed
• Ensure that employees have all the right equipment and supplies to do their jobs
• Day-to-day mentoring of employees
• Employee will be expected to fulfill other tasks that are assigned by management such as covering on the line for employees who are absent and training and cross‑training other employees
• Train and cross‑train QA techs
• Coordinate with QA Supervisors to make sure techs understand specs for daily production

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate and be able to pass all required safety courses provided by JBS
• Must be self‑motivated, trustworthy, and capable of completing all work assignments with minimal supervision
• Must be able to motivate, train, and teach employees their job to JBS standards
• Must be willing to work with line supervisors to make placement decisions and help with make sheet
• Must have knowledge of all jobs on designated line or have the ability to learn them
• Must be confident in coaching and counseling employees about qualification issues (not discipline)
• Proficiency in the jobs on the line
• Strong record of safety
• Attendance will be examined, less than 3 points preferred
• Good Communication Skills
• Track record of positive Work Performance

Physical Requirements

• Constant walking and or standing
• Use of hands to fingers
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 50 lbs

Exposure / Risk

• Cold, wet and damp environment
• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Uneven walking surfaces and slippery floors
• Exposure to blades

Standard Equipment

• Hard Hat
• Safety Glasses
• Appropriate GMP equipment
• Safety Toe Boots

Specific Equipment

• Hearing protection

Compliance

Failure to wear or use life saving personal protective equipment (PPE) will result in disciplinary action including up to termination.

I have been instructed and understand the proper use, fit and care of personal protective equipment and the hazards associated with the job. I will comply with all Company policies and procedures. I understand all the requirements of the job.