Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

Beyond Meat•Charlestown Township, PA

23h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond Meat is focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience. The Quality Team is a matrix organization within Beyond Meat that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins. They are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in Devault, PA 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, and company quality and food safety standards. This position is responsible for monitoring production processes, completing required documentation, conducting inspections and 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

High School Diploma or GED
2 to 3 years of experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment preferred
Prior quality assurance experience required
Must be capable of writing detailed reports, providing general day-to-day oversight, and related correspondences
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

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
Collect and document microbiological, environmental, retention, and new equipment swab samples
Verify cleaning and sanitation effectiveness through organoleptic inspections and ATP swabbing
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