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Frequently: lifting, turning, twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, grasping, kneeling, reach forward, pulling stretching. SUMMARY: Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production.
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| Location | Ellijay, GA |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
Description
QA Technician
Location: Ellijay, GA, United States
Date Posted: Oct 9, 2026
Category: Live Operations
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Description
QA Technician
SUMMARY: Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production. The primary responsibility of this position is to perform checks to ensure the chicks production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pull sample of eggs from machine
Do internal egg temperature
Do Egg Breakout and report fertility
Count chicks off of production line
Watch machines and record information
Conduct egg pack assessments
Conduct Chick assessments
Conduct water loss assessments
Record data in Mtech and MyQM
Backup night shift personnel
Backup embrex and spray vac mixers
Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by Hatchery Manager.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Good Hand-Eye Coordination
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (if necessary)
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Continuously: standing, walking
Frequently: lifting, turning, twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, grasping, kneeling, reach forward, pulling stretching.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Hot temperatures
Wet floors
Ear Plugs
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SAFETY FACTORS TO BE AWARE OF:
Know how to use and locate the emergency stop switch.
Know location of primary and secondary emergency exits.
Know and use proper lifting techniques.
EOE, including disability/veteran status
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the daily work being performed by partners assigned to this classification. 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.
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About Company
Pilgrim's is the second-largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Our corporate headquarters is in Greeley, Colorado. We employ approximately 38,000 people and have the capacity to process more than 36 million birds per week for a total of more than 9.5 billion pounds of live chicken annually.Pilgrim's products are sold to foodservice, retail and frozen entrée customers. The company's primary distribution is through retailers, foodservice distributors and restaurants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and in the Northern and Central regions of Mexico. We currently operate in 12 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. These states include Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Pilgrim's Pride is a part of the JBS USA family. JBS S.A., the world's largest protein company, owns 75.5% of our outstanding common stock. Click here for more information on the JBS family of proteins.