Food Safety and Quality Assurance(FSQA) Technician

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician helps ensure high standards of food safety and product quality in a food manufacturing setting. The role performs physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems, accurately documents and calculates results, and takes corrective action when needed. Corrective actions may include alerting appropriate personnel to adjust processes, identifying and isolating non-conforming products, and reporting results to management. The technician may also handle additional assignments as requested. This is a second-shift position. It requires flexibility to work where and when needed, as well as overtime and weekends as needed. The position requires Lock Out Tag Out certification. It is intended for team members currently working at the facility or complex; team members at other Tyson facilities should express interest through their local HR Partner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in food manufacturing or related Quality Assurance work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Skills to complete Tyson paperwork.
Ability to lead by example and motivate the hourly workforce.
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 a wet environment.
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 is required.
Internal applicants must meet the stated attendance, disciplinary-record, and eligibility requirements; new team members within their 90-day probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Internal applicants must provide complete work experience in their application or maintain an up-to-date Career Profile in Workday.

Responsibilities

Perform physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems.
Document and calculate results accurately.
Alert appropriate personnel to adjust processes when corrective action is needed.
Identify, segregate, and isolate non-conforming products.
Report inspection results to management.
Handle additional assignments as requested.