Food QA Technician - Hands-On Quality & Food Safety

Frickenschmidt Foods LLC; Lockwood (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Lockwood Packing Company in Lockwood, MO is hiring a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join the QA Department. You will help ensure snack stick products meet quality and food safety standards by performing inspections, monitoring processes, and documenting findings.

The role requires 1–3 years QA in food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with food safety practices. Four 10-hour shifts per week and a hands-on team environment are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years QA experience in food/manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP/SQF/PCQI) helpful.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes to ensure food safety and quality requirements are being followed.
• Perform product inspections including temperature checks, weight verification, label checks, and packaging inspections.
• Collect product samples for testing as required.
• Complete quality records and documentation accurately.
• Track product and ingredient information throughout the production process.
• Identify and report food safety, quality, sanitation, or production concerns.
• Document issues and assist with corrective actions when standards are not met.
• Assist with internal audits, USDA inspections, and other quality verification activities.
• Work with Production and Sanitation teams to maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Follow company food safety, quality, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in Food Science/Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry systems

Job description

Lockwood Packing Company in Lockwood, MO is hiring a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join the QA Department. You will help ensure snack stick products meet quality and food safety standards by performing inspections, monitoring processes, and documenting findings.

The role requires 1–3 years QA in food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with food safety practices. Four 10-hour shifts per week and a hands-on team environment are expected.