Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)Technician

Tyson Foods•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 high standards of food safety and product quality by inspecting products and plant systems, accurately documenting and calculating results, and taking corrective action when necessary. This includes notifying appropriate personnel about process adjustments, identifying and isolating non-conforming products, and reporting results to management. Other assignments may be provided as requested. The role is on first shift and pays $20.10 per hour, paid weekly. It is based in a food manufacturing environment. The position requires Lock Out Tag Out certification and the ability to work overtime and weekends as needed. Candidates must reside in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable, and local candidates receive priority. Relocation assistance is not available. 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.
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 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 required.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Perform physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems.
Document and calculate 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.
Complete Tyson paperwork and work where and when needed.