Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician Lead 6 - 2nd Shift

Tyson Foods; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an FSQA Technician Lead to supervise shift inspectors, assure compliance with food safety standards, and coordinate daily plans for FSQA Technicians. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy of records, and timely communication with FSQA leadership.

Responsibilities include training, monitoring progress, reviewing records, and addressing nonconformances to protect product quality across beef, poultry, and pork lines.

Qualifications

• Must possess leadership and good communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Able to read and interpret product specifications and requirements.
• Able to work under stress and meet shift targets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise FSQA Technicians on the shift and coordinate activities.
• Ensure safety and compliance with USDA, company policies and procedures.
• Train and develop FSQA Technicians; monitor daily records and shift progress.
• Investigate nonconformances, isolate products, and report issues to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Math/organization

Reading specifications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

**Job Details:**FSQA Technician Lead, will assist the FSQA Leadership in supervising shift inspectors and ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Specification Adherence. Your key responsibilities will include:• Coordinating the activities of the FSQA Technicians and directly addressing issues with the appropriate members of supervision. • Ensuring safety in all aspects, including personal safety and food safety. • Handling additional assignments as requested. This position involves working with beef, poultry, and pork products, as well as other ingredients that may be potential allergens. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**• Implement Daily Plans: Receive and break down the overall plans for each day's activities from FSQA Leadership into detailed work assignments for the FSQA Technicians. • Participate in Daily Work Assignments: Accommodate vacations, days off, or other absences. • Monitor Progress: Follow up on the progress of all FSQA Technicians and production activities during the shift, providing necessary input to ensure FSQA objectives are met. • Shift Briefings: Meet with FSQA Technicians at the beginning of the shift to brief them on their specific work assignments, the production schedule, and areas needing extra attention. • Training and Development: Responsible for the training and proficiency development of all FSQA Technicians. • Review Records: Ensure daily FSQA records are accurate, complete, and conform to established requirements. • Investigate Issues: Address all nonconformance issues identified during the shift, ensuring non-conforming products are properly isolated, identified, and placed on Hold. Identify and address the cause of the problem. • Report to FSQA Leadership: Inform FSQA Leadership of all Quality & Food Safety issues identified during the shift in a timely manner. • Inspect Products: Determine compliance with order specifications, quality control systems, legal requirements, and shipping and packing standards. • Adhere to Regulations: Perform all duties in accordance with USDA, company policy, and established procedures. **Working Conditions**• Environment: Normal for a food manufacturing setting. • Physical Requirements: Involves lifting materials and products up to 75 pounds. • Safety Equipment: Use of steel-toed work boots, hardhats, safety glasses (where required), hairnets, beard nets (if applicable), and smocks is required. • Restrictions: Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor. **Requirements:**Education: High School diploma or GED. Experience: At least 1 year of FSQA 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. Physical Requirements: • Must be willing and able to lift up to 75 lbs • Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day • Must work in cold/hot temperatures typically ranging from 30-90 degrees Fahrenheit • 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 as needed • Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification Sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. **Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**2ND SHIFT (United States of America)**Pay Range/Rate:**$27.90**Incentives:**Annual Incentive Plan:NoLong-Term Incentive Plan:No**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.**Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. ***Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.*** Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. **CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection,** **click here****.**### About UsOur 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.**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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans** Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan. Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested.Learn About Healthcare & Insurance