QUALITY ASSURANCE MONITOR - Hatchery

Pilgrim's; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is hiring for a night shift role focused on safety, quality assurance, and compliance. The position requires inspecting products, monitoring processing areas, and maintaining clean and compliant operations. Staff must communicate issues to supervision and adhere to USDA regulations.

Applicants should be able to stand for long periods, learn company software, and work varying days including weekends on a night schedule. Competitive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Must have minimal computer skills and be willing to learn company software.
• Must be able to move, open, and inspect plant produced products.
• Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces up to four hours per shift.
• Must be physically able to navigate to all areas of the processing facility and follow safety procedures.
• Must be able to perform strenuous work in a damp environment with varying temperatures.
• Must be dependable with integrity and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Model and coach safety and USDA/FSQA expectations to facility teams.
• Complete inspections to verify product meets specifications and take corrective actions.
• Record findings neatly and communicate nonconformances to supervisors.
• Monitor processing areas to mitigate contamination risks and ensure cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and USDA.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Learn company software

Stand for long hours

Attention to safety

Communicate with management

Job description

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. Must comply with all Food Safety Quality Assurance policies and USDA regulations. Modeling and coaching these expectations to facility team members. Complete inspections to verify product meets internal and customer specifications and takes appropriate actions when a non-compliance is observed. Accurately conducts product reviews to meet product grading, packaging and weight compliance procedures. Monitors team members work practices and addresses any deficiencies by informing the team member of the nonconformance and reporting the issue to their supervisor. Monitoring product processing areas and practices to mitigate any potential for foreign material contamination. Inspects equipment for cleanliness and proper working condition prior to start up, or during process (based on shift) and records findings in a neat and legible manner. Responsible for collecting, tracking and implementing numerical data. Must be able to communicate properly with all levels of management and USDA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Must have minimal computers skill and/or willing to learn company software to complete their job assignments. Must be able to move, open, and inspect plant produced products. Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces up to four (4) continuous hours with a minimum of 8 hours per shift. Must be physically able to navigate to all areas of the processing facility and follow all safety procedures. Must be able to perform strenuous work in a damp environment with a wide range of temperatures. Must be dependable and prompt with strong integrity and work ethic. Must be able to work independently and exhibit PPC’s values to uphold the Quality Pillar and FSQA programs. Must have the ability to understand and follow instructions and to learn the methods and practices used in poultry processing

CANDIDATES ARE EXEPTECT TO: Must be able to work varying days (including weekends) when processing schedules change. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so their work is done efficiently and cooperatively with coworkers and leadership teams.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Night Shift 1 pm-1 am Mon.-Sat. weekend work required on a n as needed basis
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, and floating holidays, company observed holidays
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base hourly salary: $19.00 Per Hour
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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