Vensure Employer Solutions
Quality Assurance Technician - On Site - MO
Vensure Employer Solutions, Canton, Missouri, United States, 63435
Quality Assurance Technician - On Site - MO
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Position Summary The
Quality Assurance Technician
plays a crucial role in ensuring that products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct inspections of raw materials, ingredients, and finished products to ensure they meet required specifications.
Collect and test product samples for quality control, checking taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional content.
Monitor food production processes to ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., temperature, cleanliness, and hygiene practices).
Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and production processes, ensuring data is up-to-date and compliant with regulations.
When issues are identified, work with production teams to implement corrective actions and improve processes.
Conduct internal audits to assess adherence to company standards, ISO certifications, and regulatory requirements.
Assist in training production staff on best practices for food safety and quality standards.
Identify non‑compliance or issues and report them to supervisors or management.
Ensure equipment used in testing and production is calibrated correctly and functions within specifications.
Maintain a clean and safe working area; follow safety protocols, proper lifting techniques, and use appropriate PPE; ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail to identify inconsistencies or deviations in product quality.
Communication skills for reporting issues and working with production teams.
Problem‑solving skills to identify root causes of quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
Knowledge of food safety regulations, including FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, GMP, and BRC standards.
Physical requirements: communicate verbally and in writing, be independently mobile, use a computer and keyboard, sit/stand/walk, lift/carry 25–60 lbs, work with noise requiring hearing protection.
Education & Experience
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (preferred).
1–3 years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, or production in the food industry.
Experience performing inspections, conducting tests, and understanding food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP).
HACCP certification; experience in a BRC‑certified plant; GMP knowledge.
Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment or quality control instruments is a plus.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Quality Assurance
Industries Human Resources Services
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Quality Assurance Technician - On Site - MO
role at
Vensure Employer Solutions .
Position Summary The
Quality Assurance Technician
plays a crucial role in ensuring that products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct inspections of raw materials, ingredients, and finished products to ensure they meet required specifications.
Collect and test product samples for quality control, checking taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional content.
Monitor food production processes to ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., temperature, cleanliness, and hygiene practices).
Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and production processes, ensuring data is up-to-date and compliant with regulations.
When issues are identified, work with production teams to implement corrective actions and improve processes.
Conduct internal audits to assess adherence to company standards, ISO certifications, and regulatory requirements.
Assist in training production staff on best practices for food safety and quality standards.
Identify non‑compliance or issues and report them to supervisors or management.
Ensure equipment used in testing and production is calibrated correctly and functions within specifications.
Maintain a clean and safe working area; follow safety protocols, proper lifting techniques, and use appropriate PPE; ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail to identify inconsistencies or deviations in product quality.
Communication skills for reporting issues and working with production teams.
Problem‑solving skills to identify root causes of quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
Knowledge of food safety regulations, including FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, GMP, and BRC standards.
Physical requirements: communicate verbally and in writing, be independently mobile, use a computer and keyboard, sit/stand/walk, lift/carry 25–60 lbs, work with noise requiring hearing protection.
Education & Experience
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (preferred).
1–3 years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, or production in the food industry.
Experience performing inspections, conducting tests, and understanding food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP).
HACCP certification; experience in a BRC‑certified plant; GMP knowledge.
Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment or quality control instruments is a plus.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Quality Assurance
Industries Human Resources Services
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