Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician

Smithfield Foods • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician to join their team. This role involves testing and inspecting products and equipment throughout the production process, monitoring employee practices for quality and food safety compliance, and maintaining product quality. Smithfield offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and professional development within a company committed to sustainable food production and core values of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.

Requirements

• Must be responsible for assigned radio and must follow proper radio etiquette.
• Must wear required PPE.
• Must be certified to operate any PIT.
• Must be LTT certified and follow all LTT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food quality and food safety programs including but not limited to SSOP, SQF, HACCP, Pre-Requisite Programs, QCP’s and CQCP’s.
• Perform process audits for verification of compliance to programs/policies for Smithfield Foods with the entire facility and SQF Level 3 by completing required documentation.
• Ensure audit compliance with all food safety and quality policies, GMPs, HACCP, Pre-requisite programs, and SQF Level 3.
• Adhere to compliance with the net weight program.
• Conduct Product Quality audits on all products produced to ensure meeting specification requirements.
• Collect shelf-life and water samples as needed.
• Collect daily product evaluation samples as needed.
• Perform Smithfield Food Safety Policy 13 and 14 (USDA) sampling and compliance.
• Perform end of shift organizational duties and maintain proper housekeeping throughout the shift.
• Be responsible for assigned radio and follow proper radio etiquette.
• Follow GMPs, Safety and Quality Assurance rules and procedures.
• Wear required PPE.
• Report any concerns to a member of management.
• Be certified to operate any PIT.
• Be LTT certified and follow all LTT procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Competitive Starting Pay – $24.30/hour
• $.50/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed