FSQA Technician 5 - B Shift - Finney County Plant

Tyson Foods; Holcomb (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. You will participate in safeguarding product safety and quality across manufacturing processes, performing inspections, documenting results, and supporting corrective actions.

The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, ability to work B shift in a cold/hot environment, and adherence to safety protocols. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential to lead by example with the hourly workforce.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in food manufacturing or related QA experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends.
• Lock Out Tag Out certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems.
• Document and calculate results accurately.
• Take corrective action by alerting personnel and reporting results.
• Identify, segregate, and isolate non-conforming products.
• Handle additional assignments as requested.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Math skills

Organizational skills

Paperwork

Job description

Job Summary

Join our team as a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician, where 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, 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

Priority consideration will be given to applicants at this facility, as well as priority for internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: B 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.

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.

Join us and be part of a team that values safety, quality, and excellence.