Food Safety and Quality Assurance Associate

Job Details:

Job Summary: This role offers a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in food safety and quality assurance within a hands‑on, fast‑paced production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

You will learn how to hire, train, monitor, and support QA hourly personnel while gaining comprehensive exposure to Quality Assurance programs, product specifications, labeling, HACCP, and regulatory standards.

You’ll also develop essential leadership and operational skills, including communication, problem-solving, plant processing knowledge, and cross‑departmental awareness. In addition to assisting with daily responsibilities, you’ll contribute to special projects assigned by the FSQA Manager, gaining practical experience in computer applications, record management and verification, and statistical process control.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring food safety, food quality, and regulatory legality—making it an excellent fit for someone eager to begin a meaningful career with long‑term growth potential in FSQA leadership.

Requirements:

Education: High School diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Experience: No experience in the field is required. Past work experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills especially in MS Office. Additional skills will be obtained on the company system located at the training facility.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Travel: 3 plus trips per six-month period.

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

Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

Ø  Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Ø  Telehealth services

Ø  Well-Being Support Programs

Ø  FSA and HSA available

Ø  401k

Ø  Stock Purchase Plan

Ø  Company Paid Life Insurance

Ø  Short-Term & Long- Term Disability

Ø  Fully Funded Education

Ø  Discount Program

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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