Quality Assurance Technician — Food Safety & Benefits

Versova; Thompson (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company match

Paid time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Versova's Ovation Farms is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure compliance with USDA, state regulations, and company policies, maintaining top food safety and quality standards. The role collaborates across departments to implement and monitor quality plans and ensure traceability throughout production.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain logs, perform sanitation checks, monitor process controls, and report

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; organized, goal-oriented, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet or exceed USDA, company, and customer specifications.
• Monitor compliance with Federal and State regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain logs, records, test instruments, and supplies.
• Monitor wash water, sanitizer concentration, pH, cooler temps, and processing controls.
• Perform pre-operational sanitation inspections to ensure equipment cleanliness.
• Oversee product traceability within hold and rework programs.
• Candle shell egg samples for quality.
• Monitor sanitary conditions and ensure GMPs during processing.
• Communicate deviations and deficiencies to management promptly.
• Support operations to ensure efficient plant operation while maintaining compliance.
• Maintain compliance with all quality, food safety, and site safety policies.
• Promote Versova's Guiding Principles and Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Versova's Ovation Farms is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure compliance with USDA, state regulations, and company policies, maintaining top food safety and quality standards. The role collaborates across departments to implement and monitor quality plans and ensure traceability throughout production.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain logs, perform sanitation checks, monitor process controls, and report