(USA) Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician, Manufacturing (Starting pay $23.50, M-F, 2nd shift)

Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Compliance

• Maintains the highest standards of quality and food safety by monitoring, testing, recording, and reacting to data pertaining to products, production processes, and quality systems.

• Monitors Critical Control Points (CCPs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), raw materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company specifications.

• Produces accurate and reliable results while effectively multitasking in a fast-paced work environment.

• Anticipates potential problems and conflicts, maintaining a proactive approach to business operations.

• Completes work assignments and priorities by utilizing policies, data, and available resources.

• Collaborates with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners to achieve organizational goals.

• Identifies priorities, deadlines, and expectations while communicating progress and relevant information effectively.

• Determines and recommends solutions to address improvement opportunities and adapts to change, challenges, and feedback.

• Complies with company policies, procedures, standards of ethics, and integrity by implementing related action plans and utilizing the Open Door Policy in business processes and practices.

• Maintains knowledge of laboratory functions, including operations, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Cross-trains within the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Department, including roles such as:

• MSS

• Validation Coordinator

• Sanitation Specialist

• Quality Systems Specialist

• Microbiology Technician

• Sustains and manages calibration programs for plant instruments and equipment.

• Utilizes a continuous improvement mindset by identifying and correcting process improvement opportunities.

• Conducts Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.

• Participates in projects that promote continuous improvement methodologies.

• Demonstrates expertise in:

• Food Safety and Sanitation

• Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Root Cause Analysis

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Product Quality

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Respect for the Individual

• Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
• Creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging.
• Creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform at their best.
• Helps attract and retain top talent.
• Works collaboratively as a team member.
• Builds strong, trusting relationships across the organization.
• Communicates with energy, positivity, and impact to motivate and influence others.
• Strengthens the team by helping develop and mentor others.
• Recognizes and celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of fellow associates.

Act with Integrity

• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Models Walmart values to support and strengthen the company culture.
• Holds oneself and others accountable for achieving business objectives.
• Supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact on associates, customers, members, and the communities it serves.
• Acts in a selfless manner and consistently demonstrates humility, self-awareness, honesty, fairness, and transparency.

Serve Our Customers and Members

• Delivers results while consistently putting the customer first.
• Makes decisions based on reliable information.
• Balances short-term and long-term priorities effectively.
• Considers how individual work impacts the team's ability to deliver on organizational goals and create value for all stakeholders.

Strive for Excellence

• Demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Takes calculated risks and exhibits courage and resilience when facing challenges.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Embraces and utilizes new technologies and skills to enhance performance.
• Supports and guides others through change while fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

Key Strengths

• Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Laboratory Operations and Calibration Programs
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making
• Associate Development and Mentorship
• Customer-Focused Results Delivery
• Integrity, Ethics, and Accountability

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam''s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor''s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The hourly wage range for this position is $23.00 - $28.80The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.