Smithfield Foods · 6 hours ago
Research Technician
Milan, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Pork Quality Research Technician will be responsible for executing projects to assess and improve carcass composition and meat quality, coordinating tests, and collecting data for genetic improvement.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Collecting carcass and meat quality data
Data collection will include, but not be limited to: (1) kill floor data, including individual identification, hot carcass weight and carcass composition predictors, and (2) cut floor data, including boneless loin weight and meat quality and belly weight and (3) meat quality characteristics such as color, firmness, marbling, weight, and other quality factors
Collection fat samples and processing fat samples collected at all harvest locations for the purpose of evaluating the quality of fat for specific vendors and research animals
Perform evaluations of research product for the purpose of evaluating purge, retail loss, color, firmness, marbling, objective color, intra-muscular fat, firmness, cooking loss, and tenderness
Coordinating data collection with appropriate plant and farm personnel by scheduling groups of pigs from the farms to the plant and following them through to collect information
Assist as needed on daily tasks including but not limited to evaluation of the quality characteristics of carcasses and product from suppliers of animals
Data entry and checking data for accuracy using Microsoft Excel
Data sharing and checking data for accuracy using OneDrive
Submitting completed data through electronic reports and writing any summary notes
Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained including but not limited to the Pork Quality Research Lab and offices
Attend the Monthly Pork Quality Team call. Review items from the plant’s perspective, address any action items assigned, and provide reporting as directed by supervision
Attend company/industry events and training sessions to further education, growth, relationships, and provide voice for company on Pork Quality topics
Maintain continual education growth to allow for increasing responsibility if it arises
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
Must be proficient with a computer and have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and OneDrive
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Must have strong organizational and communication skills in order to manage multiple projects at one time
Candidate must be a stickler for details, have the ability to remain flexible and must be a team player
Must have excellent work ethic and be willing to work in a variety of plant environments
Occasional travel as required
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Preferred
Meat or livestock judging team experience strongly preferred
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
Founded in 1936
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
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