Quality Assurance Technician; 1st and 2nd Shift

Overview

JOB TITLE:

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECH

AREA OF USE: WACO PREPARED FOODS FACILITY (Waco, Texas)

DEPARTMENT: QUALITY ASSURANCE

SUMMARY:

Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure raw product meets specification prior to being processed for its assigned use. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed.

• Monitor and document HACCP and SSOPs.
• Monitor and document GMPs.
• Calibrate scales daily.
• Conduct appropriate quality checks and rechecks as specified by the type of raw product.
• Perform metal detector checks to identify foreign material.
• Perform verification on finished product, packaging and labeling.
• Calculate ratios and defects percentages.
• Communicate with supervisors upon discovery of out-of-specification products, and follow established procedure for handling out-of-specification products.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic math and computer skills required.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

REQUIRED:

The employee must pass a math test.

All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties. Once the employee completes this training they will be assigned to a Supervisor who will further orient the employee to the workplace, introduce him/her to employees and other supervision, demonstrate work assignment and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from work station. A training buddy may be assigned to new employees for a period to assist in further training and indoctrination.

The employee must also complete training on basic principles of HACCP and SSOP, as well as GMP training. Training responsibilities: those responsible for training and indoctrination may include personnel representatives, safety director, supervisors, and lead workers. Method of tracking employee progress:
The supervisor is accountable for tracking employee progress and performance. Exit training for measuring training effectiveness: a specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate employee effectiveness and performance; at the end of this period the supervisor will evaluate job performance using current forms and procedures. The employee will be rated and evaluated on essential work duties listed above as well as attendance, tardiness, interaction with co-workers and management, attitudes and work actions.

Unacceptable performance may lead to corrective actions and wage adjustments as per policy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; frequently talk or hear; climb or stoop; occasionally sit. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

The work environment is typical of a prepared foods facility with exposure to cold, wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. Regular exposure to risk of electrical shock and vibration. Noise level is usually very loud.

The employee is required to wear a hair net, beard net (if necessary), gloves, a smock, slip-proof boots, waterproof aprons, and ear protection.

You may request exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19, religious beliefs, or personal conscience.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of the daily work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or customer specifications and processes required.

EOE, including disability/vets.

Must complete an application to be considered for the position.

REVISED 8/19/09