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Jensen Meat

QA Supervisor

Riverside, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Jensen Meat Company - Otay Mesa, CA (local candidates preferred) Overview: Jensen Meat Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee and enhance food safety and quality assurance ...

Jensen Meat Company Inc

QA Supervisor

Riverside, CA

Jensen Meat Company - Otay Mesa, CA (local candidates preferred) Overview: Jensen Meat Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee and enhance food safety and quality assurance ...

Jensen Meat Company, Inc.

QA Supervisor

Riverside, CA · On-site

Jensen Meat Company - Otay Mesa, CA (local candidates preferred) Overview: Jensen Meat Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee and enhance food safety and quality assurance ...

Fresh Mark, Inc.

QA Technician

Salem, OH

$19/hr

Quality Assurance Technician Fresh Mark in Salem, Ohio, is now hiring a 1st shift Quality ... meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 ...

Fresh Mark

QA Technician

Salem, OH · On-site

$19/hr

Quality Assurance Technician Fresh Mark in Salem, Ohio, is now hiring a 1st shift Quality ... meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 ...

Sugardale Foods

QA Technician

Salem, OH

$19/hr

Quality Assurance Technician Fresh Mark in Salem, Ohio, is now hiring a 1st shift Quality ... meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 ...

Sugardale Foods

QA Technician

Salem, OH · On-site

$19/hr

Quality Assurance Technician Fresh Mark in Salem, Ohio, is now hiring a 1st shift Quality ... meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 ...

Boar's Head Brand

Analyst, QA

Petersburg, VA · On-site

Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience or the combination of, in the fields of Meat-processing, Quality Assurance, and/or Research and Development. * A thorough knowledge of Food Safety and ...

Sterling Engineering, Inc

QA Lead

Franklin Park, IL

$21 - $23/hr

... Quality Assurance programs. This role partners closely with the Quality Control Supervisor to ... The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in a protein or meat processing facility and ...

Wayne Farms LLC

Quality Assurance Manager

Laurel, MS · On-site

... Meat Science or other relevant discipline, Masters' degree preferred Experience The position ... Quality Assurance Supervisor or minimum two (2) years equivalent external experience as a QA ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality assurance meat in the United States is $44.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.54 and $54.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the daily responsibilities of someone working in Quality Assurance Meat?

Professionals in Quality Assurance Meat typically monitor production lines, conduct quality checks, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company standards. Their work often involves preparing and maintaining quality documentation, collecting and analyzing product samples, and investigating any quality or safety concerns that arise. They collaborate closely with production staff, supervisors, and regulatory personnel to resolve issues and implement corrective actions. This hands-on, detail-oriented role is vital to maintaining customer trust and preventing costly recalls, making it both challenging and rewarding for those passionate about food safety and quality.

What is a Quality Assurance Meat job?

A Quality Assurance Meat job involves ensuring that meat products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include inspecting products, monitoring processing methods, and enforcing sanitation and safety protocols. QA personnel work closely with production teams to identify defects, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with USDA or other regulatory bodies. Their role is essential in preventing contamination and ensuring that consumers receive high-quality meat products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Quality Assurance Meat position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Assurance Meat professional, you need a solid understanding of food safety regulations, meat processing standards, and quality control procedures, generally supported by experience in food production or a related field. Familiarity with HACCP systems, USDA or FDA regulations, and auditing or inspection tools is highly valuable, often complemented by certifications like SQF Practitioner or HACCP certification. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively are key soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential to ensure compliance, maintain product quality, and uphold food safety from processing to distribution.

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Director, Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Meat & Seafood

Director, Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Meat & Seafood

Sysco Corporation

Landover, MD • On-site

$108K - $163K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Sysco rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 321 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

121st of 355 rated logistics

Job description

Company:
US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC
Sales Territory:
None
Zip Code:
20785
Travel Percentage:
0
Compensation Range:
$108,800.00 - $163,200.00
The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.
You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
JOB SUMMARY
Develop and direct Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) support/evaluation programs and inspection/audit procedures to ensure compliance of products and processes to corporate and regulatory requirements at a Sysco Specialty Meat and/or Seafood Company with multiple shift operations or over multiple facilities within a region. Participate with Sysco Specialty Meat Company (SSMC) and/or Sysco Specialty Seafood Company (SSSC) personnel (some companies have combined seafood and meat operations) in the ongoing development, improvement and support of new and existing product quality and FSQA processes including supplier and customer interaction on FSQA matters. The incumbent will manage FSQA execution of source supplier approval, product sourcing functions, produced products, plant sanitation and FSQA related regulatory interaction for the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop, lead, direct, update, reassessment, verification and periodic validation of FSQA programs including HACCP Program, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Pest Control, Good Manufacturing Practices, Approved Supplier Program, Foreign Material Control, Plant Sanitation, Chemical Control, Product Quality Assurance, FSQA Customer Complaints, Food Defense and Security
  • Direct Employee Training of FSQA Programs, Policies, and Procedures
  • Direct Recall and Traceability Programs including Mock Recalls
  • Direct Independent FSQA Audit Program - SQF Audits
  • Assist when necessary for product evaluations, plant visits, and supplier/customer communication to assist other staff members.
  • Assist as needed in any manner capable of during emergencies the plant President or General Manager determines are paramount to the business.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Food Science or Biological Science from four-year college or university
  • Masters degree or higher preferred

Experience
  • 5-10 years meat and/or seafood industry (as appropriate) FSQA Management experience at a federal CFIA/FDA meat and/or seafood processing plant (as appropriate) acceptable instead of a degree.
  • A minimum of three to five years FSQA management with additional R&D(research and development) or production-operations in a meat and/or seafood processing environment being ideal (combined experience preferred).

Professional Skills
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Demonstrate the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, as well as to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Demonstrate the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, can compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Demonstrate the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to use personal computer, lab equipment, food preparation equipment and office communication equipment.

Certifications, Licenses and/or Registrations
  • Valid driver's license. SQF Practitioner or equivalent GFSI scheme experience, Meat and/or Seafood HACCP Certified (as appropriate)

Physical Demands
  • Regularly required to talk or hear.
  • Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Plant audits and inspections may require lifting of products up to 100 pounds and inspection requires working in a production environment on a moving line, lifting cartons, and visual inspection.
  • Corrected vision required for sensory analysis to identify color, clarity.
  • Warehouse and plant audit require close and distance vision to judge GMPs; peripheral vision and depth perception mandatory for safety.

Work Environment
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
  • Occasionally works near mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and risk of radiation.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Plant audits/inspections and working at remote in-transit processing facilities and Sysco Operating Companies contain both moderate/loud noise and exposure to fumes and mechanical hazards.

OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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