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Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician - Veteran Pathway

Tyson Foods · IL · $18.00–$32.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you performed inspections and enforced standards, whether in the military or another job.

What they are checking: Whether their inspection experience translates into the discipline FSQA work requires.

How do you communicate a food safety finding to a team that may not want to hear it?

What they are checking: Whether they can escalate issues clearly and respectfully.

What did you learn in a compliance-driven environment that you'd bring here?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect past discipline to food safety work.

How do you stay thorough when inspections feel routine?

What they are checking: Whether they avoid complacency, which is how food safety gaps happen.

What would you do

You find product that doesn't meet specs. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they isolate non-conforming product, document it and take corrective action without delay.

A production supervisor pushes back on your hold because they're behind on orders. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stand firm on food safety and escalate properly under pressure.

About the work

How do you make sure your logs and records are accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that FSQA records are legal documents reviewed by USDA.

What does HACCP mean to you in daily work on a plant floor?

What they are checking: Whether they understand critical control points and why monitoring matters.

How would you check that a cooler or freezer is at the right temperature, and what if it isn't?

What they are checking: Whether they know temperature control and the corrective steps to take.

How would you verify a sanitation crew cleaned a line properly before startup?

What they are checking: Whether they know pre-op inspection and swab or visual verification steps.

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The full job description

As published by Tyson Foods.

Job Details: Your military experience is welcomed. Your leadership experience is valued. We are actively hiring FSQA Technician (Food Safety Quality Assurance) and encourage U.S. military veterans to apply. If you’ve performed inspections, enforced standards, maintained documentation, or operated in compliance-driven environments, your experience can translate directly into this role. This role has been  designated  as a  Veteran Priority posting   in 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  our   Veteran 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 • Identify and isolate non-conforming product and take appropriate corrective actions • 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 to cold 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 experience requirements 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  required ): • 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 ( logistics with 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: No Work Shift: A Shift (United States of America) Pay Range/Rate: $0.00 - $0.00 Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan: No Long-Term Incentive Plan: No 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. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here .

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