Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description

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 has the primary role in ensuring all food products produced meet requirements of regulatory bodies, customers, and the Company.  The Technician completes all documentation related to direct food production, product packaging and labeling, food quality, food safety, etc.  This position is responsible for enforcing and maintaining the regulations under which the Company operates. 

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Complete daily quality checks and documentation on the production lines and processes throughout shift  

• Collect and document microbiological and retention samples of products  

• Work closely with leadership during production and shut down periods  

• Verify the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation through organoleptic inspection and with ATP swabbing  

• Be the example of GMP compliance and coach fellow team members on GMP compliance  

• Complete internal audits for GMPs and other food safety prerequisite programs  

• Provide paperwork and print labels for production as needed  

• Collect environmental swab and new equipment swab samples  

• Follow all safety policies and programs 

• Work with team members on proactively improving the company’ quality assurance programs  

• Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 

• Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner 

Supervisory Duties 

• None 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:  

• High School Diploma or GED  

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment preferred 

• Quality experience required 

Other qualifications: 

• 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 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Warehouse a