Food Quality Assurance Specialist — Precision & Impact

Aspinity; Utah; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & Sick Pay

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401k with match

Free Tovala Smart Oven & meal discount

Holiday closures & seasonal shutdowns

Learning stipend & employee perks

Job summary

Tovala is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to inspect produced and procured foods, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves testing, documenting defects, and monitoring procedures in a cold environment (39°F) for long shifts.

Reporting to the FSQA Manager, you will monitor production, ensure product consistency, and escalate out-of-compliance issues to leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in food manufacturing production.
• Proficiency with computers and software (G-Suite, Slack, industry specific software, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Able to stand, bend, lift, and move for 8+ hours.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Monitor the food production process and product by sensory, weight control, and analytical methods to maintain product consistency and comply with specifications.
• Hold team members accountable to FSQA standards and procedures.
• Evaluate all finished product for compliance.
• Perform and document all testing with precision and accuracy.
• Identify, investigate, and communicate out-of-compliance situations and product standards to leadership and the FSQA Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Manufacturing

Tools

G-Suite

Slack

Industry software

Job description

Tovala is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to inspect produced and procured foods, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves testing, documenting defects, and monitoring procedures in a cold environment (39°F) for long shifts.

Reporting to the FSQA Manager, you will monitor production, ensure product consistency, and escalate out-of-compliance issues to leadership.