Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist - Food Manufacturing

Tovala•West Valley, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tovala is a food-tech company combining hardware, software, and fresh food delivery to make home cooking easier. The Quality Assurance Specialist inspects produced and procured foods to ensure they meet company standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager, this role conducts tests, documents defects, analyzes products, and monitors procedures. The position requires standing for 8–10 hours daily in a cold environment of 39°F. The role monitors food production and products using sensory, weight-control, and analytical methods to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications such as color, moisture, pH, weight, and size. The specialist evaluates finished products, performs and documents testing accurately, holds team members accountable to FSQA standards and procedures, and communicates out-of-compliance situations to leadership and the FSQA Manager. The position is located at 5041 W. 2400 S., Suite 500, West Valley City, Utah 84120. Compensation is $20.50–$23.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency with computers and software, such as G-Suite, Slack, and industry-specific software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal speaking skills.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts of 8 or more hours.
Comfort working in hot and cold temperature environments in a kitchen, warehouse, and cooler.
Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience in food manufacturing production.

Responsibilities

Monitor food production processes and products using sensory, weight-control, and analytical methods to maintain consistency and meet established specifications, including color, moisture, pH, weight, and size.
Hold team members accountable to FSQA standards and procedures.
Evaluate finished products for compliance.
Perform and document testing with precision and accuracy.
Identify, investigate, and communicate out-of-compliance situations and product standards to the leadership team and FSQA Manager.

Benefits

Competitive equity package representing real ownership in the company.
Generous paid time off (PTO) and sick pay.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
401(k) with match.
Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals.
Paid holidays and a winter facility shutdown for a week around Christmas and New Year's.
Recognition programs.
Continued learning stipend.
Casual dress code.
Tovala swag.