FSQ Auditor 3-2-2 Nights-AUP

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.  The base hiring pay range for this role is  $25.25 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual increases, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY AUDITOR – NIGHTS – AUSTIN PLANT 

This position reports to the Food Safety & Quality Supervisor II - Austin Plant. 

This position is responsible and owns FSQ lab duties, including pre-operational coverage and reviewing FSQ documentation. The schedule follows a 3-2-2 rotation, working 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person in this position:

• Prepare and analyze meat samples using a variety of laboratory equipment and testing methods. 

• Make accept/reject decisions on product conformity based on customer specifications and the Total Quality Control (TQC) program. 

• Utilize AS400 systems to release products. 

• Accurately enter and maintain R&D and plant analytical data within computer-based systems. 

• Perform routine calibration of laboratory equipment and complete daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance activities. 

• Conduct pre-operational inspections of the facility and assess sanitation effectiveness to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards. 

• Serve as a liaison with USDA personnel during pre-operational inspections. 

• Provide support to FSQ Supervisors by responding to radio and phone communications as needed. 

• Carry out additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. 

• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 

• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook, LIMS, AS400, Word, and Excel. 

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including on damp or slippery surfaces. 

• Ability to work in a climate-controlled environment with temperatures ranging from 30°F to 40°F.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.