Impact-Driven Food Safety & QA Technologist

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well programs

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a QA professional to join the Food Safety & Quality Assurance team. You will monitor product quality from start to finish, support corrective actions, and train staff on QA processes.

The role involves routine inspections, HACCP enforcement, and collaboration with production teams to prevent defects and reduce waste while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and meat processing.
• Familiarity with HACCP and USDA regulations.
• Ability to interpret and maintain technical documents and reports.
• Experience with monitoring equipment, data analysis, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections (process, metal detection, cooking, chilling) to verify quality.
• Drive continuous improvement by addressing deficiencies and supporting QA programs.
• Develop and enforce HACCP programs and monitor critical control points.
• Oversee sanitation, regulatory paperwork, and product sampling procedures.

Skills

Quality assurance

GMPs

USDA regulations

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree, preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a QA professional to join the Food Safety & Quality Assurance team. You will monitor product quality from start to finish, support corrective actions, and train staff on QA processes.

The role involves routine inspections, HACCP enforcement, and collaboration with production teams to prevent defects and reduce waste while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe, high-quality products.