QA Technician: Food Safety & USDA Inspections

American Foods Group; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits

Job summary

America's Heartland Packing is seeking QA Technicians to ensure product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across harvest, fabrication, and grind floor operations.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, documenting nonconformities, and coordinating with USDA as needed. The role requires adherence to GMP, HACCP, and SSOP/SOP procedures and a strong commitment to food safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must communicate effectively in English (read, write, and speak).
• Ability to work in varied temperatures and around moving equipment with PPE.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and safety procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through tasks (animal welfare, sampling, inspections, temp checks, packaging inspections, and grade changes).
• Monitor and ensure compliance with food safety and quality procedures; report deficiencies and take corrective action.
• Complete GMP/SSOP/SOP paperwork accurately and maintain logs of corrective actions.
• Conduct pre-op checks, sanitary dressing, and finish product inspections; collect samples for lab analysis.
• Interact with USDA as needed and document findings and improvements.

Skills

English communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

America's Heartland Packing is seeking QA Technicians to ensure product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across harvest, fabrication, and grind floor operations.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, documenting nonconformities, and coordinating with USDA as needed. The role requires adherence to GMP, HACCP, and SSOP/SOP procedures and a strong commitment to food safety in a fast-paced environment.