Quality Assurance Technician

JBS Foods; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Pilgrims is seeking a 1st shift Quality Assurance Technician to join a fast-paced production environment. You will monitor HACCP, perform AQLs, moisture tests, and grade checks per QA supervisor guidelines. Ideal candidates will be hands-on leaders who drive quality and safety across operations.

The role emphasizes following USDA standards, maintaining clean work areas, and contributing to continuous improvement in a safety-focused culture. Base salary is listed with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and apply practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to address routine issues involving a limited number of variables within established procedures.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment with temperatures of approximately 40°F.
• Ability to work in a heated environment with temperatures of approximately 85°F.

Responsibilities

• Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrims Company product standards and procedures.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Clean and organized work area.
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.

Skills

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Tools

Knives

Job description

Description

Quality Assurance Tech

At Pilgrims, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Pilgrims is seeking a 1st shift Quality Assurance Technician to join a high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. You will monitor and inspect production operation by performing HACCP monitoring, AQL's, Moisture Test, Grade Checks and other process and quality monitoring duties specified by QA Supervisor and QA Manager. If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic settings and enjoys making a direct impact, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company committed to excellence.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties:

• Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrims Company product standards and procedures.
• Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
• Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
• Clean and organized work area.
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Other duties as directed.

What you will need: (pick applicable)

• Ability to understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and apply practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to address routine issues involving a limited number of variables within established procedures.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment with temperatures of approximately 40°F.
• Ability to work in a heated environment with temperatures of approximately 85°F.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand movements for 8 to 11 hours per shift.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required.
• Previous experience in a food processing, manufacturing, or production environment is a plus.

• Ability to lift 20 lbs. or more

Why Work for Pilgrims?

• Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $43,284

• 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;
• 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:

Pilgrims 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. Pilgrims 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 Vision:

To become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our Core Values Are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance:

Pilgrims does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrims or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrims. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrims because of an unsolicited referral.