FSQA Technician 5 - 1st shift - Vicksburg Plant

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Vicksburg, MS

About The Position

The FSQA Technician 5 plays a crucial role in ensuring high standards of food safety and quality at the Vicksburg Plant. The role involves inspecting products and plant systems, documenting and calculating results, and taking corrective action when necessary. Corrective action may include alerting personnel to adjust processes, identifying and isolating non-conforming products, and reporting results to management. The technician may also handle additional assignments as requested. The position is based in a food manufacturing environment and requires compliance with plant safety rules and use of required protective equipment. Candidates must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, and to work overtime and weekends as needed.

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.
Skills 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 cold and hot temperatures, typically 30–90 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.
Position requires Lock Out Tag Out certification.
For internal candidates: no written warnings within the previous six months, no written warning with suspensions within the previous twelve months, and fewer than five attendance points.