Smithfield
Food Production
FoodSafety&QATechnologist
“Food Safety & QA Technologist at Smithfield. Skills: Food Safety, Quality Assurance, HACCP Compliance, Regulatory Oversight. Perform routine sanitation checks. Enforce HACCP and USDA regulations”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring our products meet the highest standards; Reduce waste
Industry & Context.
Identifying issues and driving corrective actions; Investigate root causes of failures; Addressing deficiencies; Root cause investigation
Office and plant setting, Wet or humid conditions, Extreme cold and heat, Working near moving mechanical parts, Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, Exposure to chemicals, Moderate to loud noise level, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus, Exposed to temperatures ranging from 30 - 80 degrees, Frequently required to stand for prolonged walk, Use hands to handle, or reach with hands, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk or hear
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to complete required forms in English, Knowledge of quality assurance principles, Knowledge of food science, Knowledge of meat processing, Knowledge of USDA regulations, Ability to create technical documents, Ability to interpret technical documents, Ability to maintain technical documents, Effective written communication, Effective verbal communication, Experience using monitoring equipment, Experience analyzing data, Proficient in office software, Ability to interpret instructions, Ability to follow instructions
Nice to Have
Associate’s degree
What You'll Do.
Perform routine sanitation checks
Enforce HACCP and USDA regulations
Track products from start to finish
Identify issues and drive corrective actions
Monitor quality in your area
Grade products and document results
Resolve issues with production teams
Investigate root causes of failures
Support quality programs through training
Conduct routine inspections
Act on out-of-spec products
Interpret customer specs
Develop and enforce HACCP programs
Monitor critical control points
Ensure food safety protocols are followed
Ensure USDA regulatory requirements are met
Assist with food safety documentation updates
Perform pre-op sanitation checks
Report food safety issues
Recommend corrective actions
Support plant training on deficiencies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with production teams; Collaborate with teams to correct issues; Collaborating on initiatives to enhance product quality; Collaborates with others in a fast-paced environment
Communication Scope
Effective written communication; Effective verbal communication; Communication across teams and stakeholders; Report food safety issues; Recommend corrective actions
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