NSIS Technologist: Meat Safety & QA

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an NSIS Technologist to conduct inspections of live hogs, carcasses, and viscera, ensuring adherence to HACCP and USDA standards. You will identify hazards and support continuous quality improvements across processing stages.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments, documentation accuracy, and maintaining safe, high-quality products for renowned brands. Strong English skills and knowledge of regulatory requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Internal candidates with 4+ years with Smithfield may have educational requirements waived.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Ability to read/write technical documents, follow directions, and use monitoring equipment; familiarity with spreadsheets, presentations, and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform NSIS-related inspections of live hogs, heads, and carcasses.
• Identify and document food safety hazards per regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement procedures and resolve non-compliance.
• Help ensure product quality through monitoring and adherence to specs.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an NSIS Technologist to conduct inspections of live hogs, carcasses, and viscera, ensuring adherence to HACCP and USDA standards. You will identify hazards and support continuous quality improvements across processing stages.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple departments, documentation accuracy, and maintaining safe, high-quality products for renowned brands. Strong English skills and knowledge of regulatory requirements are essential.