Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

At Pilgrim's,Safety IsACondition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

We are looking for aQuality Assurance TechnicianforPilgrim'swho will monitor and inspect products and processing operations to ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, and USDA regulations. This role partners closely with production team members and management to identify quality concerns, verify product requirements, and support continuous compliance with food safety and quality programs.

Quality Assurance Technicians play a critical role in maintaining product integrity throughout the production process by conducting inspections, documenting findings, monitoring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and communicating quality-related issues that require corrective action.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and inspect products and processing steps to ensure production meets established quality standards.
• Perform product reviews to verify compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Check products for defects and perform measurements to verify specificationsare met.
• Calculate pieces per pound and quantities per pallet or combo.
• Return inspected product to the production line following completion of required verification checks.
• Conduct routine production floor walkthroughs to monitor GMP compliance and identify potential product handling violations.
• Communicate quality concerns, findings, and observations to supervisors and production management.
• Identify and evaluate returned products or products placed on hold for quality analysis.
• Accurately document inspection results and quality findings on required forms and records.
• Provide supporting evidence and documentation of product findings as required.
• Notify production management when established action levels or quality thresholdsare reached.
• Utilize required PPE and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WhatYou'llNeed:

• Education:High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience:Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills:Strong basic math skills. Ability to use verification and inspection tools such as thermometers, scales, calculators, and other quality-testing equipment. Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and food safety.Abilityto repetitivelyperforminspection and verification tasks.Ability to effectively use both hands and maintain good grasping ability.
• Physical requirements:Ability to work inwarm, cold, and wet production environments.Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day.Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Ability to reach, bend, climb, stoop, push, and pull as required.

Why Work forPilgrim’s?

• Schedule:Monday-Friday with some weekend work requiredfor 2ndshift;Sunday-Thursday with some weekend work required for 3rdshift.
• Base hourly salaryrate of$16.95with a $1.00 shift differential for 2ndand 3rdshift;
• 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;
• 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 eligibilitybe documentedfor 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 vision:Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core valuesare:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance:Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors orheadhuntersto any employee at Pilgrim's 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 Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid shouldthe candidate be hired by Pilgrim'sbecause of an unsolicited referral.