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FSQA Technician - 2nd shift - Stock Yards

US Foods · Aurora, IL · $17.00–$27.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time your attention to detail caught a problem others missed.

What they are checking: Whether they have the careful habits that keep unsafe or out-of-spec product from reaching chefs.

What would you do

A load arrives a few degrees above the temperature limit. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold the product and escalate rather than accepting it to keep production moving.

You see a production worker skip a sanitation step on 2nd shift. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up firmly and document it, even when it creates friction with production.

A production supervisor pressures you to pass product that's slightly off spec because a truck is waiting. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold quality standards under pressure and escalate to FSQA leadership.

The shift runs 2 PM to 10:30 PM with overtime. How does that schedule work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover 2nd shift, when FSQA coverage keeps production compliant.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd inspect an incoming trailer of raw beef before it's accepted.

What they are checking: Whether they check trailer cleanliness, temperature, box condition and spec compliance as the posting describes.

What does GFSI certification mean for a plant, and how does a technician's daily work support it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that daily checks and records are the evidence auditors use to certify the plant.

How would you check a finished order before it ships to make sure it matches what the customer ordered?

What they are checking: Whether they review cut, weight, count and box condition against specifications.

What is a HACCP critical control point, and can you give an example in a meat cutting operation?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic food safety systems that their checks support.

Why do accurate, complete records matter so much in FSQA work?

What they are checking: Whether they know that missing records count as failures in USDA and GFSI audits, even if the work was done.

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The full job description

As published by US Foods.

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! THE STOCK YARDS STORY We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment. BASIC PURPOSE Improve product quality and consistency by conducting checks at receiving, processing and shipping. Facilitate the implementation of the GFSI standard by supporting the FSQA role and operation activities in the plant. Monitor implementation all Food safety, Regulatory and Quality programs within the assigned area of responsibility Schedule: M-F 2:00 PM - 10:30pm (OT) Stock Yards Facility - AURORA, IL ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform incoming raw material check, including trailer inspection (cleanliness, temperature, overall conditions), box inspection (intact, undamaged), product appearance & temperature, adherence to product purchasing specifications and weight Perform outgoing finished product inspection, including reviewing filled orders for accuracy, inspecting box condition prior to shipping, verify product temperature is within acceptable level, inspecting trailers for cleanliness, temperature, satisfactory condition and completion of box label, product content and weight checks. Perform work in progress QC tasks, including equipment calibration (thermometers, scales, antimicrobial application) and monitoring of metal detector operation, monitoring of aged inventory, order filler checks, CCP verification, daily monitoring of antimicrobial application. Assist with inventory control. Perform daily steak cutting quality checks, monitor cutting yield. Perform QC checks on product samples prior to shipment to ensure proper specifications, appearance, packaging and accurate order fulfillment. Conduct employees training when necessary. Complete and submit regular reports for statistical or operational analysis. Evaluate conditions of returned product for proper disposition Performing all duties in compliance with USDA, DDA, OSHA, state and/or local regulations. Company policies and procedures include: safety guidelines and the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and must be adhered to. SUPERVISION: · N/A RELATIONSHIPS · Internal: FSQA department, Warehouse & Processing employees. The incumbent is required to interact with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels of responsibility throughout the company in a professional manner · External: USDA/FDA officials WORK ENVIRONMENT · Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel. May require overtime with or without notice. Finish time is when work is completed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · Must possess a minimum of 1year of experience in food production environment. EDUCATION · High School Diploma/GED required CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING · HACCP Certified preferred. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · USDA or FDA experience Preferred As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation, shift differential. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html . Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $17 - $27 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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