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Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technologist - 2nd Shift page is loaded## Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technologist - 2nd Shiftremote type: Onsitelocations: Clinton, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-2026-569****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. Were looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!****THE VALUE YOULL BRING:***The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.*In this role, youll take ownership of routine sanitation checks, enforce HACCP and USDA regulations, and track products from start to finish with precision and accountability. Youll be responsible for evaluating product quality, identifying deficiencies, and helping to develop corrective actions that keep operations running smoothly. Your expertise will be key in supporting plant programs such as pre-op sanitation, temperature monitoring, GMPs, and leaker detection, all while working cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive improvements.At Smithfield, your dedication to food safety will help deliver trusted products like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathans Famous to millions of consumerssafely, consistently, and proudly.**WHAT YOULL DO:***The below 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.** **Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:** Youll play a key role in ensuring our products meet all required specifications through regular inspections and in-process checks. If you find something thats out of spec, youll take immediate actionwhether that means pulling product, notifying production, or supporting corrective measures. Youll help identify issues at the source and contribute to continuous improvement efforts by collecting data, reviewing procedures, and keeping documentation accurate and up to date. Your attention to detail will help us maintain the highest quality standards every day.* **Food Safety & HACCP Compliance:** Food safety starts with you. Youll support the implementation and day-to-day compliance of our HACCP plans by monitoring critical control points, verifying records, and ensuring protocols are followed without exception. Youll also help identify trends in food safety data and assist in training team members on how to maintain safe, compliant operations. Your role is essential in making sure we meet both regulatory and company food safety expectations.* **Regulatory & Sanitation Oversight:** You will help ensure compliance with USDA regulations, perform pre-operational sanitation checks, and coordinate resampling and follow-ups as needed. Youll work closely with sanitation and QA teams to verify proper execution and follow-through. Youll also assist in reviewing and updating food safety programs to ensure they remain aligned with current regulations.* **Leadership, Training & Coverage:** Youll serve as a resource for newer team members by offering guidance and sharing your knowledge of FS/QA processes. When needed, youll step in to help cover essential tasks or assist your supervisor in delegating responsibilitieskeeping operations running smoothly and in full compliance, even when key team members are unavailable.**WHAT WERE SEEKING:***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.** Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in meat science, food science, microbiology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.* The company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by the end of the current school year as qualified.* Solid knowledge of QA principles, food safety, USDA, HACCP, SSOP; with HACCP and SQF certifications preferred.* Strong technical expertise in quality and regulatory programs* Able to read, write, and complete required documentation in English**OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:*** Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including regulatory and customer interactions* Committed to upholding regulatory, company, and customer standards* Proficient in problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution* Skilled in interpreting and writing technical documents, reports, and SOPs* Able to interpret various instructions (written, oral, diagram, or schedule)* Experienced with monitoring equipment and data interpretation* Competent in Microsoft Office and other standard business software**PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:***The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Office and 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.* Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.* Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.* Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.Relocation Package AvailableNo**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.*### Team Member BenefitsSmithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our

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