Food Safety and Quality Assurance(FSQA) Technician

Tyson Foods, Inc. • Hutchinson, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The FSQA Technician performs physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems to ensure food safety and quality standards. The role requires accurate documentation and calculation of inspection results, along with taking corrective action when needed. This may include alerting appropriate personnel to adjust processes, identifying and isolating non-conforming products, and reporting findings to management. Additional assignments may be given as requested.

The position is in a food manufacturing environment and requires the ability to work in cold or hot temperatures, wet conditions, and on hard surfaces for extended periods. The role involves lifting up to 75 pounds and other frequent physical activities, including bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing, pulling, and climbing. Overtime and weekend work may be required. Required safety equipment includes steel-toed work boots, hardhats, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets when applicable, and smocks. Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor. Lock Out Tag Out certification is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in the food manufacturing industry or related Quality Assurance experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills to complete Tyson paperwork.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate the hourly workforce.
• Good problem-identification and problem-solving skills.
• Math and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications.
• Ability to function well under stress.
• Flexibility to work where and when needed.
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in temperatures typically ranging from 30 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and in wet conditions.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing, and pulling, and to reach high and low levels frequently.
• Ability to climb step ladders and/or stairs.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Lock Out Tag Out certification required.
• Successful candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Internal applicants must meet the stated attendance, disciplinary, probationary-period, and application-profile eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems.
• Document and calculate results accurately.
• Alert appropriate personnel when processes need adjustment.
• Identify, segregate, and isolate non-conforming products.
• Report results to management.
• Handle additional assignments as requested.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED