QA Assistant - 2nd Shift, Food Safety & Quality

Western Smokehouse Partners, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our manufacturing team in Illinois. You will support the QA team with audits, quality checks, documentation, and regulatory compliance to help maintain Ready-To-Eat product standards across production areas.

Ideal candidates have experience in food safety, QA or FSQR, basic math skills, and strong attention to detail. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment focused on continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety or Ready-To-Eat (RTE) production is preferred.
• QA, FSQR, or QC experience preferred.
• HACCP training preferred; internal audits and training administration experience is a plus.
• Strong math, basic calculation skills and computer familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Assist FSQAManager with Pre-Operational checks and related procedures.
• Monitor production to verify quality and food safety standards (ingredients, pH, labels, etc.).
• Support data collection, analysis and planning for quality improvements.
• Help develop and implement QA plans, CCPs and corrective actions.
• Assist internal audits and ensure GMPs, SOPs and FDA regulations are followed.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP training

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Quality Assurance/FSQR experience

Job description

Western Smokehouse Partners, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our manufacturing team in Illinois. You will support the QA team with audits, quality checks, documentation, and regulatory compliance to help maintain Ready-To-Eat product standards across production areas.

Ideal candidates have experience in food safety, QA or FSQR, basic math skills, and strong attention to detail. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment focused on continuous