Sanitation Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

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The Sanitation FSQA Technician has the responsibility of working on sanitation activities per the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures. The Sanitation FSQA Technician assists in working on corrective actions as needed to address sanitation deficiencies, as well as taking working proactively on prevention of sanitation issues. All duties assigned to the Sanitation FSQA Technician will ensure Smithfield is operating under the USDA regulatory compliance and the production of our products is safe.

• Assist in maintaining the Sanitation System to keep it in compliance.

• Help verify that all sanitation activities are performed as intended and are properly documented.

• Ensures low incidence of pre op NRs, shelf-life failures, and microbial swabbing failures while scoring well on internal and external sanitation audits.

• Play a role in regular meetings with the plant's sanitation service provider, plant management and/or USDA to discuss sanitation findings.

• Monitor RODAC Program Maintenance

• Measures equipment cleaning and facility sanitation performance at pre-op via RODAC in the Smithfield system

• Responsible for administration of the plant's RODAC program to include distribution of site sampling lists, compilation and analysis of results, and follow up on unacceptable results until satisfactory performance is achieved.

• Conducts pre-op inspection training with plant staff members prior to their first pre op inspection.

• Develops and fosters a strong working relationship with the USDA.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Absence

• In the absence of key personnel, the employee's supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.

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.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required

• For internal candidates with 4+ years of experience with the company, the Company has the discretion to waive educational requirements.

• Associate's degree, preferred

• Experience in Harvest processing, USDA inspector, or FSQA, preferred.

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

• Must be able to follow written/verbal directions and apply previously determined corrective action when deviations are identified.

• Ability to create, revise and interpret technical documents such as quality specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles, food science and meat processing, and regulatory expectations of sorting carcasses and associated parts.

• A high level of technical expertise, ownership and practical knowledge of all QA and regulatory programs

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment, interpret and communicate results

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Ability to work on the internet, Spreadsheet, Presentation and Word Processing software

• Comprehensive experience and understanding of USDA Rules and Regulations

• Ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

The work environment characteristics and 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.

• Plant setting. 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.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for prolonged period of time.

• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from below 40 - above 90 degrees, working in warm and cold area simultaneously.

• Continually stand and use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

• Some Responsibilities will require work in livestock areas with and around live animals.

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.