Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician - Veteran Pathway

Tyson FoodsSpringdale, Arkansas

$18 - $32 / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$18-$32/hour

Job Description

Job Details:

Your military experience is welcomed. Your leadership experience is valued.

We are actively hiringFSQA Technician (Food Safety Quality Assurance)and encourageU.S. military veteransto apply.Ifyou’veperformed inspections, enforced standards,maintaineddocumentation, or operated in compliance-driven environments, your experience can translate directly into this role.

This role has been designated as a Veteran Priority postingin accordance with Tyson Foods’ Veteran employment program. While open to all qualified applicants, candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive priority consideration through an expedited review via our Veteran recruiting pathway. Please visit ourVeteran Landing Page to learn more. 

This requisition also serves as an active Veteran talent pipeline, allowing our recruiting team to proactively connect with Veterans whose skills align to current and future opportunities.  

What You’ll Do

Perform physical and visual inspections of products and plant systems to ensure food safety and quality standards are met

Accurately document inspection results, measurements, and data in FSQA systems and required logs

Identifyand isolate non-conformingproductand takeappropriate correctiveactions

Communicate findings and escalate food safety or quality concerns to leadership as needed

Interpret product specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance

Support a strong food safety culture by reinforcing GMPs, safety practices, and plant procedures

Work Environment

Fast-paced, high-volume food production environment with routine exposure tocold conditions

Majority of time spent on the production floor performing inspections and monitoring processes

Requires use of PPE and adherence to strict food safety and safety protocols

Physically active role requiring standing, walking, and attention to detail

How Military Experience Fits

Your military experience may be considered in lieu of some civilian food safety or quality experiencerequirements outlined below. The following are shown for guidance only. Equivalent civilian experience will also be considered.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control Inspector

Food Service or Culinary Specialist with sanitation and safety experience

Preventive Medicine, Public Health, or Environmental Health roles

CBRN / Chemical Operations Specialist

Safety, risk management, or compliance-focused roles

Training or standardization instructors responsible for enforcing procedures

Relevant backgrounds may include (not ): 

Army:92G (Culinary Specialist), 68S (Preventive Medicine Specialist), 74D (CBRN Specialist), 91 Series (Maintenance inspectors), 12 Series (Engineering – inspections/compliance)

Air Force:4D0X1 (Diet Therapy/Food Safety), 4E0X1 (Public Health), 3E0X1 (Electrical/Systems – inspections), 2A Career Fields (maintenance QA environments)

Navy:CS (Culinary Specialist), HM (Preventive Medicine Tech), EM/MM (maintenance and inspections), LS (logisticswith inspection processes)

Marine Corps:3381 (Food Service Specialist), 6842 (METOC/Environmental), 5711 (CBRN Defense), maintenance and QA-related MOS fields

Coast Guard:FS (Food Service Specialist), HS (Health Services Technician), MK/EM (engineering roles with inspection responsibilities)

Requirements (Must Haves)

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in quality, inspection, production, safety, or military service

Ability to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment with strong attention to detail

Comfortable working in cold environments and standing for extended periods

Basic math, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Ability to follow strict procedures, safety rules, and regulatory requirements

Compensation Range: $18.00-$32.00

The posted compensation range reflects Tyson Foods Inc. national average range for this role. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

At Tyson Foods, Veterans don’t just find jobs — they find a mission and a team.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$0.00 - $0.00

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $18–$32 per hour for this role.

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