FSQA Technician 5 - 1st Shift- Humboldt, TN

About the role

As a FSQA Tech you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Performing physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems.
• Documenting and calculating results accurately.
• Taking corrective action when necessary, such as alerting appropriate personnel to adjust processes, identifying, segregating, and isolating non-conforming products, and reporting results to management.
• Handling additional assignments as requested.

Working conditions

Environment: Normal for a food manufacturing setting.

Physical requirements: Involves lifting materials and products up to 75 pounds.

Safety equipment (required):

• Steel-toed work boots
• Hardhats
• Safety glasses (where required)
• Hairnets
• Beard nets (if applicable)
• Smocks

Restrictions: Cell phones and jewelry are not permitted on the factory floor.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in the food manufacturing industry OR related Quality Assurance type experience.

Communication skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Special skills:

• Must possess skills to complete Tyson paperwork.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate the hourly workforce.
• Good problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Math and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications.
• Must function well under stress.
• Must have flexibility to work where and when needed.

Physical requirements:

• Must be willing and able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day.
• Must work in cold/hot temperatures typically ranging from 30–90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to work in wet environment.
• Repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, gripping, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to reach high and low levels frequently.
• Ability to climb step ladders and/or stairs.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Position will require Lock Out Tag Out certification.

Schedule

1st Shift (United States of America)

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits