FSQA Technician- Waverly, NE- 2nd Shift

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth services

Well-Being Support Programs

FSA and HSA available

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Fully Funded Education

Discount Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking an FSQA Tech to support food safety and quality in a manufacturing environment. You will perform inspections, document results, and take corrective action to maintain product integrity.

The role requires ensuring compliance with spec readings, communicating clearly, and supporting the team on quality initiatives. This position is on-site on the 2nd shift, with standard plant safety protocols in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in food manufacturing or related QA experience.
• Communication: 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 when necessary, alerting personnel to adjust processes and report results to management.
• Handle additional assignments as requested.

Skills

Lead by example

Motivate hourly workforce

Problem solving

Math skills

Organizational skills

Read specifications

Work under stress

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details:

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, jewelry, fake nails, fake eyelashes, and nail polish 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

*Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

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We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program