Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician 1st shift

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hourly wage $20.60–$21.55 per hour (as

Education benefit

Health Insurance

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a QA/Lab associate to support quality assurance activities across production and receiving/shipping. You will collect samples, record data, and ensure compliance with customer specifications.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and 1+ years of quality or lab experience; English reading/writing is essential. Relocation assistance is not specified.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Responsabilidades

• Support QA to ensure products meet safety and quality standards.
• Collect and file QA production paperwork for audits.
• Sample finished products to verify customer specs.
• Sample inbound raw materials for QA testing.
• Conduct metal detector verification on lines.
• Calibrate thermometers and record outbound temperatures.
• Prepare samples for shipments and lab submissions.
• Cross-train with lab personnel for testing duties.

Conocimientos

QA experience

Lab experience

English literacy

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet.

With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Hourly Production Pay – $20.60 - 21.55/hour depending on relevant experience.
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Exposure to wet conditions. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grasp with both hands, or feel; substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; reaching and pulling with hands and arms. Prolonged standing or sitting - Occasional walking is required for short distances. Ability to consistently move/drag/lift up to 60 lbs frozen raw materials on a regular basis. Ability to consistently move/drag 100-150 plastic totes. Frequent stretching out of arms, and use of upper body. Occasional turning and twisting at the waist. Continuous exposure to temperatures ranging from 10F - 85F degrees. 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.

Relocation

Relocation Package Available

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly."® is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.

Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.