Food Safety and Quality Assurance(FSQA) Technician

Tyson•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

Tyson Foods is hiring a Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician for its Prepared Foods Division. The technician helps ensure food safety and quality by inspecting products and plant systems, recording and calculating results, and taking corrective action when needed. Corrective actions may include notifying personnel about process adjustments, identifying and isolating non-conforming products, and reporting results to management. The position works first shift in a food manufacturing environment and pays $20.10 per hour, paid weekly. The role requires standing on hard surfaces for up to 12 hours per day and working in temperatures typically ranging from 30 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, including wet conditions. Physical tasks include lifting up to 75 pounds, repetitive bending and reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing and pulling, reaching at high and low levels, and climbing step ladders or stairs. Required safety equipment includes steel-toed work boots, a hardhat, safety glasses, hairnet, beard net when applicable, and a smock. Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor. The employee must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed and obtain Lock Out Tag Out certification. Applicants must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available, and local candidates receive priority. Relocation assistance is not available. Tyson provides paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
Ability to complete Tyson paperwork.
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 cold or hot temperatures typically ranging from 30 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and in a wet environment.
Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing, and pulling; frequently reach high and low levels; and climb step ladders or stairs.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Must obtain Lock Out Tag Out certification.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Local candidates are given priority.

Responsibilities

Perform physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems.
Document and calculate inspection results accurately.
Take corrective action when necessary, including alerting appropriate personnel to adjust processes.
Identify, segregate, and isolate non-conforming products.
Report results to management.
Handle additional assignments as requested.
Lead by example and motivate the hourly workforce.
Work where and when needed, including overtime and weekends as required.