Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician, Manufacturing M-F

Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician, Manufacturing (USA) – Starting pay $23.50, M-F, 4p-12:30a

Olathe, KS

• Maintain the highest standards of quality and food safety by monitoring, testing, recording, and responding to data related to product quality, production, and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor quality metrics, including Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Verify that raw materials and finished products comply with all federal, state, and company specifications.
• Produce accurate laboratory results while effectively multitasking in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Anticipate potential problems or conflicts and maintain a proactive approach to supporting business operations.
• Complete work assignments and prioritize tasks by:
  • Utilizing company policies, data, and available resources.
  • Collaborating with managers, associates, customers, and business partners.
  • Identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
  • Communicating progress and relevant information.
  • Identifying and recommending process improvement opportunities.
  • Adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and incorporating feedback.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by:
  • Implementing required action plans.
  • Utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.
  • Applying company policies in daily business processes and practices.
• Maintain knowledge of laboratory functions, including:
  • Laboratory operations.
  • Equipment calibration.
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Cross‑train within the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (QA) department to support specialized functions, including:
  • MSS
  • Validation Coordinator
  • Sanitation Specialist
  • Quality Systems Specialist
  • Microbiology Technician
• Maintain and sustain the plant's calibration program for laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset by:
  • Identifying and correcting process improvement opportunities.
  • Conducting Statistical Process Control (SPC) analyses.
  • Performing root cause analysis.
  • Participating in projects that support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and promote best practices in:
  • Food Safety
  • Sanitation
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Product Quality
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

2 years’ experience in clerical related responsibilities (for example, filing, data entry) and computer applications (for example, email, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Visio).

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Science, Agriculture or related field. Fluid milk testing laboratory with experience in raw milk sample testing, bottled milk testing as well as pre‑operations inspections and swabbing.

20200 W 167th St, Olathe, KS , United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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• Walmart+ membership – free store delivery and shipping, fuel savings, video streaming
• Live Better U – 100% covered tuition and books for approved programs
• Walmart Academy – job‑specific retail training and leadership courses
• Paid time off – vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family