FSQA Technician 5 - 2nd shift - Waverly Plant

Tyson Foods; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Nebraska seeks a FSQA Tech to uphold food safety and quality standards. You will perform inspections, document results, and take corrective actions to ensure non-conforming products are identified and controlled.

This role also involves leading by example and coordinating with hourly staff to maintain compliance. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience in food manufacturing or QA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year in food manufacturing or QA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems.
• Document and calculate results accurately.
• Take corrective action and alert appropriate personnel to adjust processes and report results to management.
• Handle additional assignments as requested.

Skills

Inspection QC

Leadership

Problem solving

Written comms

Read specs

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

As a FSQA Tech you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality.

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)

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 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• And more

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.