FSQA Technician Lead

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health & dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a FSQA Technician Lead in Cincinnati, OH to assist FSQA Leadership by supervising shift inspectors and ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Specification Adherence.

Responsibilities include coordinating FSQA Technicians, maintaining safety and quality standards, training staff, reviewing records, and addressing nonconformances. This role involves working with beef, poultry, and pork products and requires physical capability as described.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least 1 year FSQA experience, preferably in meat manufacturing.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate FSQA Technicians and address issues with supervision.
• Ensure personal and food safety compliance.
• Train and develop FSQA Technicians.
• Review daily FSQA records for accuracy.
• Investigate nonconformances and isolate affected products.
• Report issues to FSQA Leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Math

Organizational skills

Reading specs

Stress tolerance

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

FSQA (Food Safety Quality Assurance) Technician Lead, will assist the FSQA Leadership in supervising shift inspectors and ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Specification Adherence.

Hours

Monday-Friday 4:30am-2:30pm, some weekends required.

Pay

$29.30/hr

Key Responsibilities

• 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. Preferably in a meat manufacturing environment.
• 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.

Position Specific Requirements

• Local candidates will be given priority.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible:No
• Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (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.
• Hourly Applicants ONLY
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 and Perks

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.