2ND SHIFT QA TECHNICIAN

2nd Shift QA Technician

Position at JBS USA Job Title: 2ND SHIFT QA Technician Department: Food Safety/ HACCP Reports to: QA Supervisor Location: Beardstown, IL Effective Date: 06/03/2026 Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Salaried Non-Exempt Work 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 plant facility. This position reports directly to Quality Supervisor of the department. The JBS Pork team is seeking a 2nd Shift QA Technician. Supervisory Responsibilities: Some Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Quality Supervisor with designated daily tasks.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in the areas of employee management, selection, training development, performance management, staff efficiencies, yield and efficiency opportunities. Documentation and tracking of identified opportunities.
• 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: $19.25/HR min-$23.38/HR mid
• Health, Dental, Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins 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

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim's, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA/M/F/D/V