QA Technician - 1st Shift

Beyond Meat•Slaughterville, MO

1d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

At Beyond The Plant Protein Company, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. Job Description The Company is committed to raising the bar on talent and fostering an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results. We focus on accelerating talent development, strengthening engagement, and enhancing the overall employee experience. The Quality Team plays a critical role within our matrix organization, ensuring that our food products meet the highest standards in the plant-based protein industry. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team at the Columbia, Missouri location as a Quality Assurance Technician. The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that all products manufactured meet regulatory requirements, customer specifications, company quality and food safety standards. This position is responsible for monitoring production processes, completing required documentation, conducting inspections, testing, and supporting compliance with food safety and quality programs. The QA Technician actively enforces regulatory standards and serves as a champion of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) throughout the facility.

Requirements

Minimum HS or GED education
Must be capable of writing detailed reports, providing general day-to-day oversight, and related correspondence.
Strong mathematical skills
Strong problem solving and project management skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; self-motivated and highly organized

Nice To Haves

2 to 3 years of experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment preferred
Prior quality assurance / Quality Inspection experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform daily quality checks on production lines and processes throughout the shift
Complete and maintain accurate documentation related to production, packaging, labeling, food safety, and product quality
Receive and inspect raw materials, film and labels, ensuring correct documentation, lot coding, and proper storage.
Conduct internal audits for GMPs, and other food safety prerequisite programs
Work closely with production leadership during active production and shutdown periods
Provide required documentation and print labels for production as needed
Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems
Enforce compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and customer standards
Model and coach team members on proper GMP practices
Adhere to all facility policies regarding safety, security, and food safety
Follow all company safety programs and procedures
Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate findings effectively
Perform other duties as assigned