Job Information
Smithfield QA Technician in Sioux City, Iowa
Job Locations
US-IA-Sioux City
Your Opportunity
This 2nd shift position supports needs of Quality Assurance department while interfacing with production and receiving/shipping departments to ensure that products are safe, wholesome and meet quality standards.
What we offer:
Competitive pay and benefitsamong the best in the industry
Opportunities forcareer growth
Shift Differential
Tuition assistance
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Core Responsibilities
Collect and file production paperwork for QA department auditing purposes
Sample finished products to assure compliance with customer specifications
Sample inbound raw materials in a statistically significant manner.
Conduct metal detector verification checks on production lines
Calibration of thermometers
Record temperatures of outbound loads
Gather composite samples when necessary
Prepare samples for shipments to customers
Cross train w/ lab personnel to perform lab testing duties when required
Performs self quality audits within the plant
Other projects as needed by area supervisor and/or manager.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required.
1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry is preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Exposure to wet conditions
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grasp with both hands, or feel; substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; reaching and pulling with hands and arms.
Prolonged standing or sitting - Occasional walking is required for short distances.
Ability to consistently move/drag/lift up to 60 lbs frozen raw materials on a regular basis.
Ability to consistently move/drag 100-150 plastic totes.
Frequent stretching out of arms, and use of upper body.
Occasional turning and twisting at the waist.
Continuous exposure to temperatures ranging from 10F – 85F degrees.
Careers and Benefits
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About Smithfield Foods
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit, and connect with us on, , and .
EEO/AA 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.
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ID2021-15936
Job LocationsUS-IA-Sioux City
CategoryQA/Food Safety
TypeFull-Time
FLSA StatusHourly
Shift2nd Shift