NSIS TECHNOLOGIST
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Crete
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
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! Your OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages:Competitive PayEligible for Overtime PayComprehensive
Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefit
available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their
first day of employment.*Program eligibilities applyIn addition, we
offer opportunities for career growth, professional development,
and tuition assistance .As part of our FS/QA team, you would
conduct routine sanitation checks, ensuring that HACCP and USDA
regulations are strictly enforced. You will be responsible for
ensuring that we are able to safely deliver the best Smithfield,
Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, or any of our product brands to customers
and consumers.This position is responsible for performing NSIS
procedures. The New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) was developed by
the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to produce a
flexible, more efficient, fully integrated meat inspection system.
The NSIS system, in contrast with the traditional inspection
system, focuses more control for food safety and other consumer
protection activities on the establishment with Agency personnel
focusing on carcass and verification system activities. The NSIS
Technologist conducts all the necessary inspections of live hogs,
heads, carcasses, and viscera. The NSIS Technologist is responsible
for identifying and controlling potential food safety hazards
occurring from pathological conditions in these items and
contamination occurring during processing.Core
ResponsibilitiesRecognize and identify diseases, consumer concerns,
and contamination in pork/swine in compliance with Federal
Regulation, Directives, and Guidelines.Ensures product meets
definitions of RTC pork.Monitor and communicate with helpers to
ensure that the correct tag and marking is used to identify
carcass/swine pathology and other carcass inspection issues.Clearly
and effectively communicate with USDA officials and Plant
Management on technical issues and complete/verify necessary
inspection documentation.Works with other departments to implement
procedure changes, based on predetermined specifications, involving
raw materials and finished goods to remedy the cause of any
non-compliance as quickly as possible.Ability to interpret customer
and sales specifications and apply subjective quality decisions to
product (ie: product appearance, color, texture, etc).Utilize
technical knowledge to prevent and identify the root cause of
process or product failures.Continuous improvement of product
quality through attention to process expected.Additional duties as
assigned.AbsenceIn the absence of key personnel, the employee's
supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the
key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the
completion of all required tasks and responsibilities. The above
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. Qualifications 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals
to perform the essential functions . High school diploma or general
education degree (GED), requiredFor internal candidates with 4+
years of experience with the company, the Company has the
discretion to waive educational requirements.2+ years' experience
(Harvest processing, USDA inspector, or FSQA) in a related field,
preferred.Bilingual Preferred. Must have the ability to complete
required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to
read and write in English.Must be able to follow written/verbal
directions and apply previously determined correctiveaction when
deviations are identified.Ability to create, revise and interpret
technical documents such as quality specifications, safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manualsKnowledge and understanding of quality assurance principles,
food science and meat processing, and regulatory expectations of
sorting carcasses and associated parts.A high level of technical
expertise, ownership and practical knowledge of all Quality
Assurance and regulatory programsAbility to write routine reports
and correspondenceAbility to use exposure monitoring equipment,
interpret and communicate resultsAbility to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
formAbility to work on the internet, Spreadsheet, Presentation and
Word Processing softwareComprehensive experience and understanding
of USDA Rules and RegulationsAbility to uphold regulatory, company,
and customer standardsAbility to respond to common inquiries or
complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the
business communityStrong written and verbal communication
skillsStrong decision making and problem solving skillsAbility to
work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.Ability to
be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong
working relationships and a positive work environment.Work
Environment & Physical Demands The work environment characteristics
and physical demands described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.Ability to lift and/or move up to 50
poundsAbility to perform repetitive tasks and stand for prolonged
period of time.Specific vision includes close vision, distance
vision, and ability to adjust focus.Exposed to temperatures ranging
from below 40 - above 90 degrees, working in warm and cold area
simultaneously.Continually stand and use hands to handle or feel;
reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk
or hear.Some Responsibilities will require work in livestock areas
with and around live animals.IndSPR - OpsEEO/AA
InformationSmithfield 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.
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