What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety Quality Assurance Tech 5 - 1st Shift position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
Shift: 1st
Schedule: Must be able to work a monthly rotating schedule between the hours of 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flex as needed) Monday-Friday, including overtime & weekends (Most Saturday & Occasional Sunday).
Pay Rate: $25.30. This position is eligible for overtime pay and is paid weekly.
SUMMARY: This role is responsible for conducting physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems, accurately documenting results, and taking corrective actions when issues arise (such as adjusting processes or isolating non‑conforming product). It also oversees sanitation practices, ensuring equipment is cleaned properly. The position requires precision in following work instructions, maintaining ISO process‑control records, and complying with all quality and safety standards. Work involves handling beef, poultry, pork, and potential allergen-containing ingredients. All team members share responsibility for both personal safety and food safety.
The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician position is responsible for:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience: 1 year experience of related food manufacturing industry OR related Food Safety & Quality Assurance type experience.
Computer Skills: Strong computer skills. General knowledge of Windows Microsoft Office Applications. Must be proficient in computer data entry and analysis, email communication, and understanding file management.
Communication Skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with management.
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.
Training Programs: The training needs for this job classification have been assessed by the appropriate management team member. The amount and level of training required are dependent on the level of responsibility authorized to team members assigned with this job classification. Aside from the minimum required training, training programs may vary from team member to team member.
Difficulty of Duties: Work activities are well defined with clearly stated directions or guidelines. Most work steps are clearly prescribed and cannot be modified. Most work duties require repetitive operations.
Physical Requirements:
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
Shift: 1st
Schedule: Must be able to work a monthly rotating schedule between the hours of 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flex as needed) Monday-Friday, including overtime & weekends (Most Saturday & Occasional Sunday).
Pay Rate: $25.30. This position is eligible for overtime pay and is paid weekly.
SUMMARY: This role is responsible for conducting physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems, accurately documenting results, and taking corrective actions when issues arise (such as adjusting processes or isolating non‑conforming product). It also oversees sanitation practices, ensuring equipment is cleaned properly. The position requires precision in following work instructions, maintaining ISO process‑control records, and complying with all quality and safety standards. Work involves handling beef, poultry, pork, and potential allergen-containing ingredients. All team members share responsibility for both personal safety and food safety.
The Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician position is responsible for:
- Performing physical and visual inspections of product, equipment, and plant systems then documenting, and calculating results accurately
- Taking corrective action when necessary (alert appropriate personnel to adjust process; identify, segregate, & isolate non-conforming product) and report results to management.
- Review daily FSQA records for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established requirements.
- Investigate all issues where nonconformance's are identified on their shift and verify that all non-conforming product is properly isolated, identified and placed on Hold. Identify and address the cause of the problem.
- Inform FSQA management of all Quality & Food Safety issues which were identified on their shift in a timely manner.
- Inspect product to determine compliance with order specifications, company's quality control system for compliance with legal requirements, and shipping and packing facilities for conformity to specified standards.
- Understand responsibilities and performs all duties in accordance to USDA, company policy, and established procedures.
- Any additional assignments requested.
- All team members are responsible for safety. This includes but is not limited to personal safety and food safety.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience: 1 year experience of related food manufacturing industry OR related Food Safety & Quality Assurance type experience.
Computer Skills: Strong computer skills. General knowledge of Windows Microsoft Office Applications. Must be proficient in computer data entry and analysis, email communication, and understanding file management.
Communication Skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with management.
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.
Training Programs: The training needs for this job classification have been assessed by the appropriate management team member. The amount and level of training required are dependent on the level of responsibility authorized to team members assigned with this job classification. Aside from the minimum required training, training programs may vary from team member to team member.
Difficulty of Duties: Work activities are well defined with clearly stated directions or guidelines. Most work steps are clearly prescribed and cannot be modified. Most work duties require repetitive operations.
Physical Requirements:
- Position involves heavy lifting (70 lbs. or more).
- Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day
- Must work in cold/hot temperatures
- 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
- Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification
- Internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application on Workday OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience OR make sure their Career Profile in Workday is up to date and complete.
- Must reside in the United States to be considered.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
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