QA Specialist

Kemin • Verona, MO

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About The Position

NOW HIRING - QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST Kemin is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Specialist for our Missouri campus! Our Missouri campus consists of operations in both Verona and Sarcoxie and was Awarded 2025 "Leader of the Pack" for safety by Missouri Association of Manufacturers! The p rimary location for this position is in Verona, Missouri. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers in more than 120 countries. We are seeking a QA Specialist who can help us meet that commitment! Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States. We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. Join a team committed to creating a quality product within a servant leadership culture. As a Kemin team member, you will experience… A competitive financial package - in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity 4 01k match program benefits eligibility day one including paid vacation and holidays. Robust health and wellness support - we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), and free fresh fruit in break areas- just to name a few. Continued learning opportunities - Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.

Requirements

• Associates Degree with 5 years of related experience, or Bachelor's Degree (4 year degree) with 3+ years of related experience.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, inspection, internal and external auditing, GMP, or other related experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to work both the Verona and Sarcoxie sites as needed.
• A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.
• Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.
• Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.
• Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

Nice To Haves

• HACCP Certification
• USDA/FDA Background
• 3rd Party Audit Experience
• Experience in developing quality systems or building quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently determine the disposition of finished products, raw materials and packaging.
• Review batch records and laboratory analysis results for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead Customer Sample Program including sample collection, internal communication, and shipment preparation.
• Independently create and review certificates of analysis.
• Perform lot tracing.
• Lead internal audit(s) and report findings, with minimal supervision.
• Lead monthly GMP audits, report findings, and issue corrections, with minimal supervision.
• Assist with Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations and follow up regarding customer complaints, deviations, and non-conformities.
• Support external audit(s) of service and raw material suppliers, as needed.
• Support audits with regulatory agencies and certifying bodies, as needed.
• Support the document control system and training database
• Create, update and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and forms.
• Maintain proper quality documentation.
• Support Change Management tasks.
• Prepare communication for customers, with minimal supervision.
• Provide input for customer questionnaires, with minimal supervision.
• Review and request supplier documents, as needed.
• Create and distribute reports, as needed.
• Must work closely with cross functional teams (including Operations, R D, customer service, shipping, and other quality groups.)
• May collect samples, prepare shipments, and inspect raw materials and finished goods, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A competitive financial package - in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity
• 4 01k match program benefits eligibility day one including paid vacation and holidays.
• Robust health and wellness support - we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), and free fresh fruit in break areas- just to name a few.
• Continued learning opportunities - Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree