Quality Assurance Technician

Pilgrim's; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Sumter, SC is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to help ensure compliance with USDA regulations and company policies. You will inspect products, document findings, and coach teammates on quality standards.

Responsibilities include verifying packaging, weight and process cleanliness; tracking data; and communicating with management and USDA as part of FSQA programs.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn company software.
• Able to stand on concrete surfaces for up to 4 hours per shift.
• Physically able to navigate the facility and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to understand and learn poultry processing methods.

Responsibilities

• Must comply with all Food Safety Quality Assurance policies and USDA regulations; model and coach these expectations to facility team members.
• Complete inspections to verify product meets internal and customer specifications and take action when non-compliance is observed.
• Accurately conduct product reviews to meet product grading, packaging and weight compliance procedures.
• Monitor team members' work practices and address deficiencies by informing the team member and reporting to supervisor.
• Monitor product processing areas to mitigate foreign material contamination.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness and proper working condition; record findings neatly.
• Responsible for collecting, tracking and implementing numerical data.
• Communicate properly with all levels of management and USDA.

Skills

Basic computer skills

USDA regulations knowledge

Stamina / physical endurance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 Expected 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.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent