Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift

Location: Canton, GA | Department: Quality Assurance | Shift: 3rd Shift

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Schedule

• 3rd Shift
• Standard schedule: Sunday – Thursday
• Some weekend work required

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

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