Quality Assurance Technician 3rd Shift

Description Location:

Pilgrim's -

Canton, GA Department:

Quality Assurance Shift:

3rd

Shift Reports To:

Production Supervisors / QA Management At Pilgrim's, Safety Is a Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

General Summary :

Pilgrim's in Canton, GA is seeking a dedicated and detail ‑ oriented QA Technician to work closely with Production Supervisors and Managers to ensure all regulatory, food safety, and customer requirements are consistently met within production areas. Key Responsibilities Work directly with Production Supervisors and Managers to ensure compliance with all regulatory, food safety, and customer standards. Complete required departmental checks and accurately upload all information into MYQM. Communicate effectively with team members across departments. Read, write, and understand English to meet documentation and communication requirements. Apply strong math skills to perform measurements, calculations, and verification tasks. Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Use sound reasoning and judgment to make decisions in real time. Work flexible hours as needed to support production demands. Perform job duties in cold or hot environments for extended periods. Learn and follow HACCP System procedures; successfully pass all required HACCP examinations. Lift up to 40 lbs as needed to complete job tasks.

Qualifications :

Prior to being hired into the QA Department, candidates are required to complete and pass a QA assessment. This exam evaluates basic math proficiency, calculator skills, reasoning ability, and visual acuity. Successfully passing the exam does not guarantee placement within the QA Department. All qualified candidates will participate in an interview to determine their suitability and overall compatibility with the requirements of the QA Technician role. Why Work for Pilgrim's?

Schedule :

3rd Shift Standard schedule: Sunday - Thursday Some weekend work required Pay - $19.67 + 1.00 Shift differential Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment

Paid Time Off:

vacation, sick leave, company ‑ observed holidays, and any other required statutory leave 401(k): company match begins after one year of service, following the company vesting schedule

Career Development:

continuous learning opportunities, leadership development, and structured career ‑ growth programs

Better Futures Program:

educational support for team members pursuing continued learning 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. About Us Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. We process, prepare, package, and deliver fresh, frozen, and value ‑ added food products to customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates facilities across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe. Our Mission To be the best in all that we do—focused on delivering the highest ‑ quality products and services to our customers, building trusted relationships with suppliers, ensuring profitability for shareholders, and creating better futures for our team members.

Our Core Values:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity EOE, including disability/vets