Quality Assurance

Department: Center Fresh Quality Assurance

Reports To: Processing Manager

Job Type: Full-time

The Quality Assurance position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, as well as company policies, to maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality. This role collaborates with various departments implementing and overseeing food safety and quality plans, contributing to the organization's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure all products meet or exceed USDA, company, and customer specifications.
• Monitor and verify compliance with Federal and State regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain all logs, records, test instruments, and supplies.
• Monitor/test wash water, sanitizer concentration, pH levels, cooler temperatures, and other processing control points.
• Perform pre-operational sanitation inspections to ensure equipment cleanliness.
• Oversee product traceability within hold and rework programs.
• Candle shell egg samples for quality.
• Monitor sanitary conditions and ensure GMPs during processing.
• Communicate deviations and/or deficiencies to management promptly.
• Support operations to ensure efficient plant operation while maintaining compliance.
• Maintain compliance with all quality, food safety, and site safety policies.
• Promote a culture consistent with Versova's Guiding Principles and Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; organized, goal-oriented, and accountable.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Food safety or quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP certification strongly.
• Experience and knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.

The role involves standing for extended periods while hand candling eggs and bending and stooping to obtain readings. The position requires maintaining a fast pace continually and ensuring compliance with all safety and sanitation standards within the facility.

• Regular performance reviews
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

4135 Garfield Avenue, Sioux Center, Iowa 51250, United States