QA TECHNICIAN - NIGHTS - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Job Title: 2nd Shift QA Technician

Location: Moberly, MO

Our Company, Your Opportunity:    

JBS Prepared Foods USA is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham and ribs.  JBS Prepared Foods (formerly Plumrose and Swift Prepared Foods) was recently acquired by JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods.  This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse.  This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world.  The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats.  This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.

Our Mission:

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Our Values:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical observations of the processing environment, quality of product, and packaging defects; notify necessary personnel of variations or defects
• Segregate and secure any product not meeting food safety or quality criteria
• Record all results/data from all inspections, monitoring activities
• Provide written and verbal observations to drive improvement of food safety and quality compliance
• Pre-op inspection tomonitor and confirm that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production; and that employees are performing required duties in a clean and safe manner
• Monitor and verify compliance to HACCP programs, CCP monitoring,SSOP’s, and employees for compliance with GMP’s
• Collect samples for the lab at a frequency consistent with new and existing customer requirements, including collecting microbiological samples

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience and technical knowledge in a variety of production jobs
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Ability to speak multiple languages preferred  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• Plant working environment
• Food manufacturing operations environment
• Able to multitask in a changing environment

If interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careers

We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

Swift Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disabled