QA Tech 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods, Inc. • Orange City, IA

35d • $22 • Onsite

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. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees