Quality Assurance & Food Safety Technologist

Smithfield Foods; Cudahy (WI); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Smithfield Foods in Wisconsin is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance professional to monitor product quality from grading to sanitation, ensure HACCP and USDA compliance, and lead corrective actions to prevent issues.

You will work with production teams, document results, train colleagues, and support QA programs, helping deliver safe, high-quality meat products for Smithfield brands. Attention to detail and accuracy are essential in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Internal candidates with 4+ years of experience may have education requirements waived.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Knowledge of QA principles, food science, meat processing, and USDA regulations.
• Able to create, interpret, and maintain technical documents and reports.
• Experienced with monitoring equipment, data analysis, and responding to inquiries with evidence-based decisions.
• Proficient in office software and able to follow multiple formats.

Aufgaben

• Quality Verification: conduct routine inspections (process, metal detection, cooking, chilling) to ensure quality; identify out-of-spec products and coordinate corrective actions.
• Quality Improvement: drive continuous improvement by addressing deficiencies and root causes; support QA programs and trainings.
• Food Safety & HACCP Compliance: develop and enforce HACCP programs; monitor critical control points.
• Regulatory & Sanitation Oversight: ensure USDA compliance; assist with safety documentation and pre-op sanitation checks.
• Communication & Training: report safety issues and support plant training; step in during absences.

Kenntnisse

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Office Software

Jobbeschreibung

Smithfield Foods in Wisconsin is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance professional to monitor product quality from grading to sanitation, ensure HACCP and USDA compliance, and lead corrective actions to prevent issues.

You will work with production teams, document results, train colleagues, and support QA programs, helping deliver safe, high-quality meat products for Smithfield brands. Attention to detail and accuracy are essential in a fast-paced plant environment.