Food Quality Assurance Tech I - Morning Shift

Red Monkey Foods, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Monkey Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to join its Springfield, MO team. This entry‑level role performs QA tasks in a food manufacturing environment and ensures the QA program is properly executed and documented.

Responsibilities include inspections of production areas, testing of products and materials, and communication of any quality issues to supervisors. The position requires a high school diploma, some experience, and a willingness to work first shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in technical/scientific field preferred.
• 2 years of documented work experience or equivalent education required.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in Food Science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product, equipment, and manufacturing areas for GMP and food safety compliance.
• Perform pre‑op and post‑op inspections and release production rooms.
• Verify documentation accuracy and adherence to SOPs and regulatory processes.
• Test and inspect materials, batches, and finished goods for quality.
• Record tests, environmental swabbing, and sanitation verification results.
• Identify nonconformances, communicate findings to QA supervisor, and help implement corrections.
• Assist in disposition, paperwork, and sample retention management.

Skills

English literacy

Laboratory processes

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Influence others

Color vision

Lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

2 years experience or equivalent

Associate's degree in Food Science

Job description

Red Monkey Foods, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to join its Springfield, MO team. This entry‑level role performs QA tasks in a food manufacturing environment and ensures the QA program is properly executed and documented.

Responsibilities include inspections of production areas, testing of products and materials, and communication of any quality issues to supervisors. The position requires a high school diploma, some experience, and a willingness to work first shift.