Food Safety/Quality Assurance Technologist
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityAs part of our FS/QA team,
you would conduct routine sanitation checks, ensuring that HACCP
and USDA regulations are strictly enforced. Providing technical
expertise to track product from start to finish, and develop
corrective actions when needed. You will be responsible for
ensuring that we are able to safely deliver the best Smithfield,
Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, or any of our product brands to customers
and consumers.This position is responsible for ensuring the overall
quality in their assigned areas through the management of
regulatory, company, and customer policies, programs and work
instructions. This role is expected to conduct accurate grading and
documentation of product quality against published product
specifications. This position is responsible for monitoring plant
programs, which may include but is not limited to: pre-op
sanitation; carcass, product and room temperatures; product
leakers; and GMPs. Ensures all products meet company specifications
and are produced in a wholesome manner that meets Company
requirements. This requires working closely with other departments
on production issues/situations, product dispositions and
investigations into root causes for deficiencies. Assists in
managing quality programs and exercising technical expertise,
including training, assessing performance and making
improvements.Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries
and are eligible for great benefits packages:Competitive Pay:
$19.47 - $26.08 per hourEligible for Overtime PayEarn an additional
$1.00/hour for 2nd positions!*Comprehensive Health Insurance,
Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefit available to full and
part time Smithfield team members on their first day of
employment.*Program eligibilities applyOpen to moving? We will
help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!Lump Sum
paymentsAgents to help you sell/ buyLease Termination
AssistanceMoving of goods and vehiclesIn addition, we offer
opportunities for career growth, professional development, and
tuition assistance.Core ResponsibilitiesQuality VerificationConduct
all quality inspections in the area of assigned
responsibility.Maintain quality objectives, prevent complaints and
claims and keep quality to specifications through accurate
inspections, non-compliance procedures, appropriate reporting,
corrective actions and accuracy of paperwork along with sample
submissions.Routine verifications and inspections include process,
metal detector, cooking, and chilling type checks.Responsible for
catching out of specification product by stopping the production
process or removing product for rework as required.Works with other
departments to implement procedure changes, based on predetermined
specifications, involving raw materials and finished goods to
remedy the cause of any non-compliance as quickly as
possible.Ability to interpret customer and sales specifications and
apply subjective quality decisions to product (ie: product
appearance, color, texture, etc).Quality ImprovementRequired to
take action in response to poor observations by identifying and
correcting deficiencies for negative micro or shelf life data in
their area of responsibility with an eye toward improvement.Utilize
technical knowledge to prevent and identify the root cause of
process or product failures.Continuous improvement of product
quality through attention to process expected.Activities will
include Quality Assurance program management, training line and
other Quality Assurance employees in quality functions, daily
product shows, assessing specs and updating Operations, monitoring
giveaway and yields for opportunities.HACCP Programs and Food
SafetyAssists in development, implementation and compliance with
HACCP programs that support the safe handling of food by recording
and analyzing critical control point records that track product
through the plant ensuring the safety of food products at all
times.Properly review and scrutinize all aspects of the food safety
system and meat production processes.USDA Regulatory
RequirementsEnsure the USDA regulatory requirements for Food Safety
are met.Assist with revisions and update food safety programs and
procedures including the annual reassessment of all
programs.Sanitation ChecksConducts pre-operation sanitation checks
to ensure all pre-operation sanitation has been done
correctly.Determines need for re-sampling of equipment and
communicates information to sanitation and plant personnel.
Conducts follow up to ensure the sampling was properly
completed.Food Safety DeficienciesCommunicates findings regarding
food safety deficiencies to Plant Food Safety Manager and provides
feedback and recommendations.Assists with the training to plant
employees regarding food safety deficiencies and corrective actions
as needed.AbsenceIn the absence of key personnel the employee's
supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the
key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the
completion of all required tasks and responsibilities. The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other
duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to
perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), requiredFor
internal candidates with 4+ years of experience with the company,
the Company has the discretion to waive educational
requirements.Associate's degree, preferredAbility to create, revise
and interpret technical documents such as quality specifications,
safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manualsKnowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles,
food science and meat processingA high level of technical
expertise, ownership and practical knowledge of all Quality
Assurance and regulatory programsAbility to write routine reports
and correspondence - Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment,
interpret and communicate resultsAbility to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
formAbility to work on the internet, Spreadsheet, Presentation and
Word Processing softwareComprehensive experience and understanding
of USDA Rules and RegulationsAbility to uphold regulatory, company,
and customer standardsAbility to respond to common inquiries or
complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the
business communityStrong written and verbal communication
skills.Strong decision making and problem solving skills.Must have
the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which
requires the ability to read and write in English.Ability to work
well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.Ability to be
respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong
working relationships and a positive work environment.Work
Environment & Physical Demands The work environment characteristics
and physical demands described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office and plant setting.The plant environment will include wet or
humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat
(non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts,
exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.Noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in
the production area.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds.Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and
ability to adjust focus.Exposed to temperatures ranging from 30 -
80 degrees, working in warm and cold area simultaneously.Frequently
required to stand for prolonged times; walk; use hands to handle,
or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
and talk or hear.IndSPR Food Safety Quality AssuranceEEO/AA
InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to
workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender
identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.
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