Quality Control Technician - Food Safety Champion

Versova; Center Township (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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 is seeking a Junior Quality Control Technician to ensure food safety and quality standards across our egg production operations. The role collaborates with multiple departments to implement and oversee food safety programs and adherence to company policies.

You will monitor processing controls, assist on the candler line, and maintain logs and records while promoting Versova's core values of safety, integrity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet 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, pH, cooler temperatures and other processing control points.
• Perform pre-operational sanitation inspections to ensure equipment cleanliness.
• Oversee product traceability within hold and rework programs.

Skills

Quality control

USDA compliance

GMPs knowledge

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Junior Quality Control Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Junior Quality Control Technician position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, as well as company policies, to maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality. This role collaborates with various departments implementing and overseeing food safety and quality plans, contributing to the organization's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure all products meet or exceed USDA, company, and customer specifications.
• Monitor and verify compliance with Federal and State regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain all logs, records, test instruments, and supplies.
• Monitor/test wash water, sanitizer concentration, pH levels, cooler temperatures, and other processing control points.
• 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/or 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 a culture consistent with Versova's Guiding Principles and Core Values.
• This role requires assisting employees on the candler line
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Food safety or quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP certification strongly.
• Experience and knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.

The role involves standing for extended periods while hand candling eggs and bending and stooping to obtain readings. The position requires maintaining a fast pace continually and ensuring compliance with all safety and sanitation standards within the facility.Team members will also spend portions of their shift working in production areas to support operational needs and complete scheduled hours.

About Us:

Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.

As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.

• Regular performance reviews
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Disclosure

This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

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