Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician - Veteran Pathway

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Quality Assurance Inspectors in Springdale, Arkansas. This role involves performing critical inspections to ensure food safety and quality standards are met within a fast-paced production environment.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in quality or inspection roles. Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $32.00 per hour, adjusted for location and experience.

The position requires physical activity and adherence to safety protocols. Join us in promoting a strong food safety culture!

Qualifications

• Experience in quality, inspection, production, safety, or military service.
• Comfortable working in cold environments and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to follow strict procedures, safety rules, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to ensure food safety and quality standards.
• Accurately document inspection results and measurements.
• Identify and isolate non-conforming products and take corrective actions.
• Communicate findings and food safety concerns to leadership.
• Support a strong food safety culture and reinforce GMPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What You'll Do

• Perform physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems to ensure food safety and quality standards are met.
• Accurately document inspection results, measurements, and data in FSQA systems and required logs.
• Identify and isolate non-conforming product and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Communicate findings and elevate food safety or quality concerns to leadership as needed.
• Interpret product specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Support a strong food safety culture by reinforcing GMPs, safety practices, and plant procedures.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, high-volume food production environment with routine exposure to cold conditions.
• Majority of time spent on the production floor performing inspections and monitoring processes.
• Requires use of PPE and adherence to strict food safety and safety protocols.
• Physically active role requiring standing, walking, and attention to detail.

How Military Experience Fits

Your military experience may be considered in lieu of some civilian food safety or quality experience requirements outlined below. Equivalent civilian experience will also be considered.

Relevant backgrounds may include (not required)

• Quality Assurance / Quality Control Inspector
• Food Service or Culinary Specialist with sanitation and safety experience
• Preventive Medicine, Public Health, or Environmental Health roles
• CBRN / Chemical Operations Specialist
• Safety, risk management, or compliance-focused roles
• Training or standardization instructors responsible for enforcing procedures

Requirements (Must Haves)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in quality, inspection, production, safety, or military service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in cold environments and standing for extended periods.
• Basic math, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow strict procedures, safety rules, and regulatory requirements.

Compensation Range: $18.00-$32.00. The posted compensation range reflects Tyson Foods Inc. national average range for this role. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

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.

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