Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician
About The Position
Supports needs of Quality Assurance department while interfacing with production and receiving/shipping departments to ensure that products are safe, wholesome and meet quality standards. Smithfield Foods is 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.
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 – $22.15/hour
- $1.00 /hour shift differential for 2nd shift
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Relocation Package Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
