Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician

Tyson Foods; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician in the United States. You will perform physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems, document results, and take corrective actions to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

In this role, you will report results to management, assist with process adjustments, and handle additional responsibilities as needed. The position requires a HS diploma or GED and eligible work in the U.S., with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the food manufacturing industry OR related Quality Assurance experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate the hourly workforce.
• Good problem identification and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems.
• Documenting and calculating results accurately.
• Taking corrective action, including alerting personnel to adjust processes and reporting results to management.
• Handling additional assignments as requested.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Join our team as a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Performing physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems.
• Documenting and calculating results accurately.
• Taking corrective action, when necessary, such as alerting appropriate personnel to adjust processes, identifying, segregating, and isolating non-conforming products, and reporting results to management.
• Handling additional assignments as requested.

Working Conditions, Physical Requirements & Safety Equipment

• Working Conditions Environment: Normal for a food manufacturing setting.
• Physical Requirements: Involves lifting materials and products up to 70 pounds. Safety Equipment: Use of steel-toed work boots, hardhats, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets (if applicable), and smocks is required.
• Restrictions: Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.
• More Physical Requirements: Position involves heavy lifting (50 lbs. or more). Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day Must work in cold/hot temperatures Must be able to work in wet environment Repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing and pulling Must be able to reach high and low levels, frequently Ability to climb step ladders and or stairs Must be able to work overtime and weekends Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification.

Position Specific Requirements

• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Local candidates will be given priority.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in the food manufacturing industry OR related Quality Assurance type experience.
• Communication Skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Special Skills: Must possess 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. Must function well under stress. Must have flexibility to work where and when needed.

Work Schedule

• Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America).

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact [phone] for further assistance.