Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician 1st shift

Smithfield Foods•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician supports the Quality Assurance department and works with production and receiving/shipping departments to help ensure products are safe, wholesome, and meet quality standards. The role includes collecting samples and production records, performing routine verification and calibration tasks, supporting laboratory work when needed, and following labeling, hold, lot, and bill-of-lading processes. Other duties may be assigned by the area supervisor or manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to complete required applicable forms in English, including the ability to read and write in English.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of quality and/or laboratory experience in the food industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and file production paperwork for Quality Assurance department auditing purposes.
Sample finished products to check compliance with customer specifications.
Sample inbound raw materials in a statistically significant manner.
Conduct metal detector verification checks on production lines.
Calibrate thermometers.
Record temperatures of outbound loads.
Gather composite samples when necessary.
Prepare samples for shipment to customers.
Manage sample submissions to outside laboratories.
Cross-train with laboratory personnel to perform laboratory testing duties when required.
Perform self-quality audits within the plant.
Support IMS/Scan4Ship labeling, hold, lot, and BOL standards and processes.
Perform other projects or duties as assigned by the area supervisor or manager.