November 6, 2024

Smithfield Foods

Sioux Falls

FULL TIME

QA Technician - 2nd Shift

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity
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.

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.90/hour
• $.50/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

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

Manage sample submission to outside labs

Cross train w/ lab personnel to perform lab testing duties when required

Performs self-quality audits within the plant

Supports IMS/Scan4Ship labeling/hold/lot/BOL standards and processes

Other projects as needed by area supervisor and/or manager.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or GED preferred.

1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry is preferred.

Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.

Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure
to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Exposure to wet conditions
The employee is regularly required to use hands to 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.

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.

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.