Quality Assurance Technician

Career Opportunities:
Quality Assurance Technician (41103)

Requisition
41103
-Posted
08/06/2026

- Community Meals

- United States

- MS

- Full-Time

Job Reference Number: 41103
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Community Meals
Brand: TRAD
Location: Pearl, Mississippi (US-MS)

Quality Assurance Technician

We are looking to add an experienced QA Tech to work at our TRADITIONS division in Pearl, MS. The Quality Assurance Tech will serve as the on the floor QA Tech, providing the eyes and ears for the QA Team while ensuring all tasks are completed. If you are driven, passionate about quality and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you.

Please read on!

• Conduct continuous weight checks on meals and meal components, documenting the results.
• Monitor and keep records of critical control points of our HACCP plan.
• Perform and keep records of metal detection, startup check line audits as well as pre-op and operational sanitation standards.
• Calibration of scales and thermometers.
• Promote and observe enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) in the facility.
• Comply with all FDA and USDA regulations and all legitimate requests of the USDA/FSIS inspectors.
• Continuously monitor food safety practices, visual quality standards, conformance to specifications, regulatory compliance, and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor and document conformance to BOM’s (Bill of Material), specifications, visual quality standards, and regulatory standards throughout the facility.
• Take appropriate corrective actions when a deviation or quality problem occurs.
• Follow Hold procedures when placing or removing product from hold.
• Collect samples of meals for microbiological analysis and product cuttings.

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Have the ability to handle multiple tasks using time and task management skills.
• Have excellent communication and organization skills.
• Have excellent attention to details and math aptitude.
• This position requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack and maneuver objects that may weigh 30 to 50 pounds.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

$15.00-$18.00/hr.

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

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Traditions started as a simple, frozen meal delivery service for the elderly in 2001. Now, over 20 years later, we have grown into a team of caring professionals whose experience drives an operation that serves over 300,000 meals per week. Our emphasis on quality and care has positioned us as a national leader in providing frozen meals, and our scope has grown beyond seniors as we push the boundaries of what prepackaged meal service can be.

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

This job description can be revised by management as needed.