Quality Assurance (QA) Technician

Lockwood-Packing-Company; Lockwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Lockwood Packing Company in Lockwood, MO, is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join our QA Department. You will help ensure snack stick products meet quality and food safety standards by inspections, monitoring processes, and documentation.

This hands-on role works closely with the production team to maintain high food safety and quality. We welcome detail-oriented candidates with relevant QA experience in food manufacturing and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years QA experience in food or meat manufacturing.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards helpful.
• Ability to complete records and documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes to ensure food safety and quality requirements are followed.
• Perform product inspections including temperature, weight, label, and packaging checks.
• Collect product samples for testing as required.
• Complete quality records and documentation.
• Track product and ingredient information throughout production.
• Identify and report food safety, quality, sanitation, or production concerns.
• Document issues and assist with corrective actions.
• Assist with internal audits, USDA inspections, and other quality verifications.

Skills

QA Experience

Food Safety

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Food Science or Microbiology

Job description

Lockwood Packing Company | Lockwood, MO
Full-Time Position
Typical Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts Per Week

Lockwood Packing Company is hiring a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join our Quality Assurance Department. As a QA Technician, you'll help ensure our snack stick products meet company quality and food safety standards by performing inspections, monitoring production processes, verifying documentation, and identifying concerns when standards are not met.
This is a hands‑on position that works closely with our production team throughout the manufacturing process. We're looking for someone with strong attention to detail, food safety knowledge, and previous quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What You'll Do

• Monitor production processes to ensure food safety and quality requirements are being followed
• Perform product inspections, including temperature checks, weight verification, label checks, and packaging inspections
• Collect product samples for testing as required
• Complete quality records and documentation accurately
• Track product and ingredient information throughout the production process
• Identify and report food safety, quality, sanitation, or production concerns
• Document issues and assist with corrective actions when standards are not met
• Assist with internal audits, USDA inspections, and other quality verification activities
• Work with Production and Sanitation teams to maintain food safety and quality standards
• Follow company food safety, quality, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1–3 years of quality assurance experience, preferably in food or meat manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards
• Ability to accurately complete records and documentation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and data entry systems
• HACCP, SQF, PCQI, GMP, or other food safety training is helpful
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field is preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10 hours per shift
• Bend, twist, squat, kneel, and reach while conducting inspections
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while collecting samples, inspecting products, and completing documentation
• Work in varying temperatures, including refrigerated production areas approximately 30°F–45°F
• Work around raw and processed meat products, food allergens, moving equipment, wet floors, and production noise
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work Schedule

• Full-time position
• Typical schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts per week
• Schedule may vary based on production needs
• Some nights or weekends may be required

If you're detail-oriented, dependable, and have experience with food safety and quality assurance, we'd love to have you on our team.