Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Chattanooga,Tennessee

At Pilgrim’s,Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

The primary responsibility of this position is to complete daily paperwork, ensuring that all HACCP and SSOP’s are met.

• Perform quality checks.
• Document and maintain process control parameters.
• Monitor and document GMP’s.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Pre Op rotations.

• Previous experience in QA preferred but not required
• Must read, write and speak English
• Basic math skills
• Detailed oriented
• Able to lift and/or move 40 lbs.
• Ability to work walking/standing for long periods of time
• Good interpersonal relation skills
• Dependable, prompt and willing to work overtime when necessary
• Above average work record

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Must pass a math skill test.

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: A bility to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills, ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense, and must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Physical requirements: Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees), ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day and lift 50 bs or more.

• Schedule: Monday-Friday with some weekend work required;
• 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 hourly salary rate of $20.31 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2 nd
• 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;

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.

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.

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

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