Quality Technician - 3rd 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

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

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.50/hour
• $0.75/hr. Shift Differential - 3rd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefits available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

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

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.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics 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.

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.