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WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of experience in a related field (food safety, quality assurance, harvest processing, or USDA inspection); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.
Technical and Regulatory Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of meat processing and comprehensive understanding of USDA, HACCP, and SSOP requirements to ensure compliance with all standards.
Communication and Teamwork: Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints, make sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently. Must be able to maintain a respectful, approachable, and collaborative work environment in a fast-paced setting.
May be required to work long hours and weekends.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MA
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
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Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
Step into a key role on our Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FS/QA) team, where you'll ensure our products-like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan's Famous-meet the highest safety and quality standards. You'll conduct routine sanitation checks, enforce HACCP and USDA regulations, and use your technical expertise to track products from start to finish. When issues arise, you'll take the lead in developing corrective actions that keep our operations running safely and smoothly.
As an NSIS (New Swine Inspection System) Supervisor, you'll ensure compliance in our barn and harvest areas through accurate inspections, documentation, and oversight of the entire swine inspection process. You'll train and lead NSIS Sorters as they handle the sorting, disposition, and verification of live hogs, carcasses, heads, and viscera. Your work helps identify and control food safety hazards, making you a critical part of our mission to deliver safe, high-quality products to consumers everywhere.
Smithfield Foods · Denison, IA