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About this Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician role at Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods · Onsite · Sioux Falls, SD

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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!

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Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:

  • Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $24.30/hour
  • $.50/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
  • Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.


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At Smithfield, our people are our greatest strength, and we are building a culture that places value on encouraging team members at all levels to find opportunities that allow them to build rewarding and long-lasting careers with our company.


If you think this open position is right for you, you are encouraged to apply!


POSITION SUMMARY:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.  Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Tests and inspects products and equipment at various stages of the production process. Monitors employee practices for conformance to quality and food safety standards. Maintains quality of products by performing the following duties.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES AND TASKS:

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:


  • Monitor food quality and food safety programs including but not limited to SSOP, SQF, HACCP, Pre-Requisite Programs, QCP’s and CQCP’s.
  • Performs process audits for verification of compliance to programs/policies for Smithfield Foods with the entire facility and SQF Level 3 by completing required documentation.
  • Ensures audit compliance with all food safety and quality policies, GMPs, HACCP, Pre-requisite programs, and SQF Level 3.
  • Adheres compliance to the net weight program.
  • Product Quality audits on all products produced to ensure meeting specification requirements.
  • Collect shelf-life and water samples as needed.
  • Collect daily product evaluation samples as needed.
  • Smithfield Food Safety Policy 13 and 14 (USDA) sampling and compliance.
  • Perform end of shift organizational duties and maintain proper housekeeping throughout the shift.
  • Must be responsible for assigned radio and must follow proper radio etiquette.
  • Follow GMPs, Safety and Quality Assurance rules and procedures.
  • Must wear required PPE.
  • Report any concerns to a member of management.
  • Must be certified to operate any PIT.
  • Must be LTT certified and follow all LTT procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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Relocation Package Available No

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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About Smithfield Foods

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs design

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