Quality Assurance Tech Utility - 1st Shift

Quality Assurance Tech Utility - 1st Shift

Job Category
:
Quality

Requisition Number
: QUALI
004918

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• Posted :
  December 3, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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207 W 2nd St
West Liberty, IA 52776, USA

OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title:
Quality Assurance Utility Technician - 1st shift

Job Summary: Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for inspecting and monitoring processes and product to ensure that the quality of product is of the highest standard.

Starting wage is depending on experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as backup QA Tech for other areas in department.
• Complete regular quality checks.
• Inspect and monitor processes and product.
• Conduct pre-op on the lines for cleanliness of equipment and surrounding area and complete pre-op documentation.
• Audit process by using specifications.
• Monitor meat quality and complete AQL paperwork.
• Monitor code dates to assure proper dates are being used.
• Monitor packaging and labeling for quality issues.
• Monitor team members for Good Manufacturing Procedures.
• Monitor temperatures of products.
• Conduct housekeeping checks.
• Retain product when needed, tag product, complete QA Hold Forms and document.
• Assist production with quality issues.
• Collect finished product for shelf life program.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in quality assurance is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to practice good personal hygiene.
• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Work extended hours, weekends and overtime if needed.
• Experience if food manufacturing or processing a plus.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Basic computer skills using Google Suite.
• Good customer service skills are a must.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays.

West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site at

The following benefits are available:

• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

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