Pilgrim's · 17 hours ago
FSQA Technician - Afternoons
Cold Spring, Minnesota
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.69/hr - $22.69/hrPilgrim's is one of the world’s largest poultry producers, providing quality products for over seven decades. They are seeking an FSQA Technician responsible for performing physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems, documenting results accurately, and taking corrective actions as necessary.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Perform food safety, regulatory and quality verification activities (such as routine inspections, documenting necessary information, inspecting/overseeing team members for proper plant procedures and policies, data collecting and record keeping activities)
Participate in team and company events to promote our company mission and values
Continuously improve technical skills, critical thinking, risk assessment skills in food safety, regulatory, and/or quality
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
Demonstrated ability to perform basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentage calculations
Ability to pass a Prove It test
Ability to understand and operate basic product testing equipment
Must be proficient at using multiple software applications such as personal computer skills including email, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of unknowns
Ability to read and interpret procedures, specifications, and other documents
Ability to interpret and closely follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must function well under stress and possess strong interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with supervisors and/or respective personnel regarding production status and problems encountered
Willingness to travel to other Pilgrims locations as needed
Must have command of all five senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste
Benefits
Paid holidays (after 60 days of employment) and paid vacation (after 1 year of service)
Paid sick time
Benefits at 60 days of employment – including health, dental, vision, life, and much more
401K contributions on day 1 of employment
Quality Pilgrim’s poultry products at great savings
Onsite cafeteria
Advancement opportunities
Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition assistance for you or your dependents!
Company
Pilgrim's
We are a global chicken and pork company.
Founded in 1986
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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