QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN-$20.90/HR

Pilgrim; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 23,753 - 33,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Better Futures Program

Job summary

Pilgrim in Lenoir, North Carolina is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician at a starting rate of $20.90 per hour. This role involves conducting product testing and safety audits to ensure compliance with HACCP and USDA standards.

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of experience in the food processing sector, proficiency in Microsoft applications, and excellent communication skills. The position requires flexibility in schedule and working conditions including wet and cold environments.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience in food processing.
• Experience with meat processing equipment is beneficial but not required.
• Flexibility with shift start and end times.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all product testing and food safety audits.
• Monitor production staff's adherence to product specifications.
• Prepare reports recording findings and recommendations from testing.
• Assist in product recalls and quality checks.

Skills

Experience in food processing sector

Proficiency in Microsoft software applications

Excellent communication skills

Statistical methodology and analytical skills

Job description

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Lenoir, North Carolina

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN ($20.90/HR)

JBS is seeking an hourly QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN Team Member! Position starts at $20.90 per hour.

Resume required for this position. Applicants will not be considered without a resume.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Better Futures Program

Purpose and Scope

• Reporting to the QA Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for conducting all product testing, food safety audits, equipment testing to ensure compliance with HACCP and USDA requirements and any other associated testing and process validation connected with food quality and/or safety. He/she is responsible to ensure food quality, and safety in accordance with good manufacturing practices. The Q. A. technician will present a professional and respectful attitude when dealing with both internal and external contacts and will work towards facilitating a team atmosphere within the service center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the QA Supervisor, the QA Technician will be familiar with all JBS product specifications and standard requirements for manufacturing our products.
• Monitors production staff’s adherence in meeting product specification.
• Works directly with production staff on testing protocols and requirements to meet and exceed USDA food quality and safety requirements.
• Ensures production management is aware of any possible deviations from or violations of USDA regulations or HACCP requirements.
• Assist in the testing and evaluation of new equipment and process instructions to effectively meet product specifications.
• Conducts quality audits and product quality checks. As directed, conducts mock and real time product recalls to test food safety and quality processes.
• Prepares reports as necessary to record findings and recommendations from testing.
• Must have flexibility with schedules worked.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Incumbents should have 2 – 4 years of related experience within the food processing sector. Experience with meat processing equipment and product specifications will be beneficial, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications is required, as are excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• An ability to utilize standard statistical methodology and good analytical capabilities are essential for success in this position.
• Flexibility with shift start time and end time.

Training

• Must develop an understanding of proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Understanding and ability to modify HACCP processes and procedures as they relate to food processing requirements.
• SDA requirements for Food safety and quality.
• Training Requirements:
• HACCP
• Safety and Health Orientation
• Lockout Training Requirements:
• General Lockout Procedure training

Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently around 34 degrees, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their workdays.