1ST SHIFT QA TECHNICIAN

1ST SHIFT QA TECHNICIAN Quality Assurance & Food Safety Beardstown, Illinois Apply Description Position at JBS USA Job Title: 1st Shift QA Technician Department: Food Safety/ HACCP Reports to: QA Supervisor      Location: Beardstown, ILEffective Date: 07/20/2026Job Status: Full Time                   FLSA Status: Salaried Non-ExemptWork Schedule: Monday-Friday (Weekends as needed, flexibility as needed)          Travel Requirements: 0-5%  Job Summary: This position is responsible for assuring regulatory compliance, customer specifications/quality issues, food safety and quality programs within the pant facility. This position reports directly to Quality Supervisor of the department.       The JBS Pork team is seeking a 1st Shift QA Technician. Supervisory Responsibilities: Some Duties/Responsibilities:  20% - Assist the Quality Supervisor with designated daily tasks. 20% - Participate as a team member with Quality employees to review product performance, respond to questions and complaints, work with team members to ensure yield and efficiency expectations are met. 20% - Assist in the planning, coordination, and direction all quality, regulatory and food safety programs to ensure compliance with company, governmental and customer requirements and expectations. 20% - Assist in the areas of employee management, selection, training development, performance management, staff efficiencies, yield and efficiency opportunities. Documentation and tracking of identified opportunities. 20% - Train and assist in the cross training of techs and examiners.  Required Skills/Abilities:  Minimum 6 months of technical services/quality assurance, food safety, auditing, or production experience.Understanding of USDA requirements (HACCP). Able to rethink and improve business for continued growth.Ability to prioritize tasks.Ability to provide leadership/motivation to engage employees in the business.Basic computer and Microsoft Office software (word, PowerPoint, excel) skills.Ability to learn and use knife skills.Internal applicants must have less than 2 attendance points and no written warnings or suspensions in the last calendar year.  Education, Experience, Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Bilingual (plus but not required) Computer skills and knowledge Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Physical Requirements:  Climbing stairs  Frequent visits to production areas, environment consists of: Hot, Cold, Smells, PPE Required The Applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: Benefits: Base Salary: $19.25min-$23.38midHealth, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment  Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays  401(k): company match beings after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule Incentive pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and condition of the incentive program  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.  Short Term Disability  Long Term Disability JBS/Memorial Hospital Partnership On-site bank On-site cafeteria Employee Assistance Program Discounted meat sales  For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role. This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue...