QA Technician - 1st Shift

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• $27.53 Per hour QA Technician
• 1st Shift Beyond Meat, Inc.

Occupation:

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Location:

Columbia, MO

• 65216 Positions available: 1 Job #:

JR100238

Source:

Beyond Meat, Inc.

Posted:

04/14/2026

Web Site:

www.beyondmeat.com

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. At Beyond The Plant Protein Company, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can't you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. Job Description The Company is committed to raising the bar on talent and fostering an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results. We focus on accelerating talent development, strengthening engagement, and enhancing the overall employee experience. The Quality Team plays a critical role within our matrix organization, ensuring that our food products meet the highest standards in the plant-based protein industry. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team at the Columbia, Missouri location 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, company quality and food safety standards. This position is responsible for monitoring production processes, completing required documentation, conducting inspections, 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
• Receive and inspect raw materials, film and labels, ensuring correct documentation, lot coding, and proper storage.
• 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
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QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Technical Skills, and/or

Previous Experience:

• Minimum HS or GED education
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment preferred
• Prior quality assurance / Quality Inspection experience preferred Other qualifications:
• Must be capable of writing detailed reports, providing general day-to-day oversight, and related correspondence.
• 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 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 accommodation 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 tolerance for consistent cold work environments
• 10 to
• 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.
• Overtime and occasional holiday work may be required depending on operational needs.
• Hourly rate commensurate with experience
• The starting hourly base pay for this role is between USD $21.

00 and $27.00 per hour. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits. Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. For all U.S.

based roles:

Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time. Visit the Employer site for more details