Quality Assurance Technician (3:00 AM Start)

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. 

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL 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 

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 

• Prior quality assurance 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 and production manufacturing environment that includes both tempered and ambient areas.   

• The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Position requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, step, balance, crouch, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, must be able to lift minimal 50 lbs. consistently, reach above shoulders, or as needed to complete tasks. 

• Must be able to occasionally climb stairs or a ladder to complete tasks. 

• Position located in a mix of production and office environments and requires a tolerance for consistent cold work environments (-10-40˚ F), high worker traffic, loud noises, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures. 

• This position will visit the production floor, refrigerated and frozen storage, and warehouses. 

• Work flexible shifts as required. 

• Understand that overtime and occasional weekends and/or worked holidays will be required based on company needs.