Pilgrim's · 17 hours ago
Hatchery Quality Assurance (QA) Technician
Concord, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expPilgrim's is a leading global food company dedicated to ensuring the safety of its team members. They are seeking a Hatchery Quality Assurance Technician responsible for monitoring hatchery processes, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and maintaining optimal hatch rates and chick health.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Verify incubation, ventilation, and sanitation programs are operating correctly; Perform calibration of incubation equipment and environmental controls; Conduct fertility and hatch residue breakouts to confirm proper incubation
Perform microbial plating and bacterial testing according to schedules; Monitor chick quality, rectal temperatures, and box counts; Verify compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SSOP, and biosecurity protocols
Compile and analyze data from incubation trials and QA audits; Maintain accurate records of hatch rates, mortality, and sanitation checks; Report deficiencies and assist in corrective actions
Conduct monthly audits of hatchery programs; Ensure adherence to NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state, and federal regulations
Assist with vaccine mixing and backup duties in processing; Communicate effectively with hatchery management and production teams; Follow all safety policies and wear required PPE
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective communication both orally and in writing
Capable of independent decision making
Must have basic computer knowledge
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Must be able to stand for extended periods
Work in a wet, cold, or hot environment
Ability to lift 60 - 70 lbs
Preferred
Associate degree in Poultry Science or related field
1–3 years in hatchery or poultry QA environment
Benefits
Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
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
Company
Pilgrim's
We are a global chicken and pork company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2023-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-04-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Dustin Dickson
💼 SENIOR DIRECTOR
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