FSQA Technician - 2nd shift - Waverly Plant

Tyson Foods; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) plans

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for a Quality Assurance role in Nebraska. You will perform physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems, document results, and take corrective actions as needed.

You will communicate findings to management and help identify non-conforming products, while supporting additional assignments as required. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in food manufacturing or QA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year in food manufacturing or related QA experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications.
• Must lift up to 75 lbs and work in variable temperatures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality inspection

Written communication

Verbal communication

Product specs reading

Problem solving

Math skills

Ability to work under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tyson paperwork

Job description

Essential Duties and 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

• 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: 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.
• 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

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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.

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.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.