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Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician

Smithfield Foods
$21.25 / hr
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Sep 19, 2025
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. 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! Join the Smithfield Family! A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages: Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $20.30 - $21.25/hour depending on relevant experience. $0.25/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development. 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. 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. Qualifications High School diploma or GED required. 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 and 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. Relocation Package Available No 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.