Food Quality Assurance Specialist

Empirical Foods; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Empirical Foods in Garden City, KS, seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector to monitor quality standards across the plant. You will sample raw materials, verify finished products, inspect equipment, and assist with R&D efforts.

You must lift samples, perform tests, record results, and help ensure sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role involves collaboration with multiple teams and may include weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and writing skills required.
• General computer knowledge; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality standards by inspecting raw materials and finished products.
• Perform tests and sample collection; record data and report findings.
• Inspect machinery for cleanliness and safety; report noncompliance.
• Prepare technical reports and assist R&D with product development.
• Coordinate labeling, packaging, and shipping of samples to labs.
• Maintain documentation such as product adjustment and spoilage reports.
• Perform regular QA inventory checks.

Skills

Basic math

Writing skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Empirical Foods in Garden City, KS, seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector to monitor quality standards across the plant. You will sample raw materials, verify finished products, inspect equipment, and assist with R&D efforts.

You must lift samples, perform tests, record results, and help ensure sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role involves collaboration with multiple teams and may include weekend shifts.