Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technologist - 2nd Shift

Company Overview

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is a leading global producer of packaged meats and fresh pork products, committed to sustainably feeding people worldwide with respect for people, animals, communities and the planet. Our culture is grounded in the Core Four values—gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability—and prioritizes learning, collaboration, and innovation.

• Conduct routine inspections (process, metal detection, cooking, and chilling) to ensure products meet all quality standards.
• Identify and act on out‑of‑spec products, interpret customer specifications, and collaborate with teams to correct issues quickly.
• Drive continuous improvement by addressing deficiencies, identifying root causes of failures, and supporting QA programs.
• Help develop and enforce HACCP programs, monitor critical control points, and ensure food‑safety protocols are followed throughout the production process.
• Ensure USDA regulatory requirements are met, assist with food‑safety documentation updates, and perform pre‑op sanitation checks.
• Report food‑safety issues, recommend corrective actions, and support plant training on deficiencies.
• Step in or delegate responsibilities as needed in the absence of key personnel.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). For internal candidates with 4+ years of experience, the requirement may be waived.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of quality‑assurance principles, food science, meat processing, and USDA regulations.
• Experience creating, interpreting, and maintaining technical documents, reports, and manuals.
• Skilled in using monitoring equipment, analyzing data, and responding to regulatory or customer inquiries with evidence‑based decisions.
• Proficient in office software and able to interpret instructions in written, oral, and visual formats.
• Associate’s degree is preferred.

The role is performed in an office and plant setting that may include wet or humid conditions, extreme heat or cold, moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise levels are typically moderate but can be loud in the production area. Candidates should be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and perform tasks requiring visual acuity.

Temperature exposure ranges from 30°–80°F, and the work may involve simultaneous warm and cold environments.

Salary range: $41,500–$62,500. Relocation package available.

Smithfield provides comprehensive health coverage with out‑of‑pocket costs roughly 20% lower than other employers. Wellness programs (“Be Well”) offer no‑cost resources for weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management, and more. Professional development includes Linked In Learning courses and tuition assistance through Guild for English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs. The Smithfield Scholarship Program supports employees’ children.

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 veteran 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 757‑357‑1595.