Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods•Orange City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States, we're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred.
1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry is preferred.
Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

Collect and file production paperwork for QA department auditing purposes
Sample finished products to assure compliance with customer specifications
Sample inbound raw materials in a statistically significant manner.
Conduct metal detector verification checks on production lines
Calibration of thermometers
Record temperatures of outbound loads
Gather composite samples when necessary
Prepare samples for shipments to customers
Manage sample submission to outside labs
Cross train w/ lab personnel to perform lab testing duties when required
Performs self-quality audits within the plant
Supports IMS/Scan4Ship labeling/hold/lot/BOL standards and processes
Other projects as needed by area supervisor and/or manager.

Benefits

Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.70/hour
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Opportunities for career growth
Professional development
Comprehensive training
LinkedIn Learning access
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program