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\u00A0\u00A0JOB DESCRIPTION\u00A0\u00A0JOB TITLE:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN\u00A0JOB KEY:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 #40000014\u00A0EEO/AAP:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 3/33\u00A0FLSA STATUS: \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 HOURLY\u00A0DEPARTMENT:\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 QUALITY ASSURANCE\u00A0AREA OF USE: \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 WACO PREPARED FOODS FACILITY (Waco, Texas)\u00A0SUMMARYAbsence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production.\u00A0 The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure raw product meets specification prior to being processed for its assigned use.\u00A0At Pilgrim\u2019s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.\u00A0We 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.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.\u00A0 Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require.\u00A0 Monitor and document HACCP, SSOPs and/or GMPs. Conduct equipment inspection throughout the processing day. Calibrate scales and/or thermometers daily. Perform metal detector checks to identify foreign material. Conduct appropriate quality checks and rechecks as specified by the type of raw and finished product including but not limited to AQL attribute defects, piece counts, and ratios. Check oven and/or freezer exit temperatures of cooked product. Ensure accuracy of packaged product weight through random sampling and calculating overfill/underfill percentage and percent over-count. Ensure proper bag seal, box end labels and case coding is being used. Collect samples for food safety and quality assurance testing. Perform process control checks to ensure production specifications are being followed. Identify nonconforming raw and finished product and ensure product is retained or put on hold until final disposition is made by management. 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.\u00A0NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS\u00A0QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily.\u00A0 The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.\u00A0 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\u00A0EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\u00A0 Basic math and computer skills required.\u00A0LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:The employee must pass a math test.\u00A0 \u00A0TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/METHODS:All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties.\u00A0 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.\u00A0 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.\u00A0 \u00A0TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES:Those responsible for training and indoctrination may include:\u00A0 personnel representatives, safety director, supervisors, and lead workers.\u00A0METHOD OF TRACKING EMPLOYEE PROGRESS:The supervisor is accountable for tracking employee progress and performance.\u00A0EXIT TRAINING FOR MEASURING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS:A specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate employee effectiveness and performance.\u00A0 At the end of this period the supervisor will evaluate the job performance of each new employee utilizing current forms and procedures in effect at that time.\u00A0 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.\u00A0 Unacceptable performance of duties and disciplinary actions will be documented on corrective action reports and appropriate personnel records.\u00A0 Absent any negative actions, the employee may be eligible for a wage increase according to the wage and salary policies in effect at that time.\u00A0PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\u00A0 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\u00A0While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.\u00A0 The employee frequently is required to talk or hear, and climb or stoop. The employee is occasionally required to sit.\u00A0 The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.\u00A0 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.\u00A0WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.\u00A0 Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.\u00A0While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.\u00A0 The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.\u00A0 The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.\u00A0PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:List any and all personal safety or health protection equipment and gear required by either regulatory, sanitary, or safety procedures.\u00A0The employee is required to wear a hair net, beard net (if necessary,) gloves, a smock, slip proof boots, waterproof aprons, and ear protection.\u00A0NOTE:You may request exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19, religious beliefs, or personal conscience.\u00A0The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the daily work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.\u00A0 They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or customer specifications and processes required of personnel so assigned.\u00A0EEO/M/F/V/DMust complete an application to be considered for the position

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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Website : http://www.pilgrimspride.com