QA Associate
Verona, WI - USA
Job Summary
Overview
NOW HIRING - QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE
Kemin is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Associate for our Missouri campus!
Our Missouri campus consists of operations in both Verona and Sarcoxie and was
Awarded 2025 Leader of the Pack for safety by Missouri Association of Manufacturers!
The primary location for this position is in Sarcoxie Missouri.
- Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality safety and efficacy of food feed and health-related products to customers in more than 120 countries.We are seeking a QA Associate who can help us meet that commitment!
Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!
Established in 1961 Kemin is a privately held family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2800 global employees and operations in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium Brazil China India Italy Russia San Marino Singapore South Africa and the United States.We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.
Join a team committed to creating a quality product within a servant leadership culture. As a Kemin team member you will experience
A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary we offer
- an uncapped bonus opportunity
- 401k match program
- benefits eligibility day one including paid vacation and holidays.
Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!) and free fresh fruit in break areas- just to name a few.
Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
Responsibilities
- Review batch records and bring variances forward as applicable.
- Must follow all procedures and SOPs/forms and assist with updates.
- Must maintain proper quality documentation.
- Support Change Management process as necessary.
- Participate in internal audits as necessary.
- Facilitate GMP audits as applicable.
- Trained on external audit process and support as necessary.
- Coordinate Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) activities as applicable.
- May collect samples prepare shipments and inspect raw materials and finished goods.
- May perform raw material finished goods and packaging release with supervision as applicable.
- Daily data entry as applicable.
- Assist with nonconformities as applicable.
- Must follow the Quality Management System.
- Review and request supplier documents as applicable.
- Prepare communication for customers under guidance.
- Must work closely with cross functional teams (including Operations R&D and other quality groups).
- Follows and maintains an environment of food and/or feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations as applicable.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma with 5 years of related experience or Associates Degree with 2 years of related experience or Bachelors Degree (4 year degree) with no experience.
- Previous manufacturing warehouse inventory inspection internal and external auditing GMP or other related experience preferred.
- Must have and maintain an insurable driving record.
- Must have reliable transportation and flexibility to work both the Verona and Sarcoxie sites as needed.
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and interact well with others in a team environment.
- Must be able to use computer systems MS Office M3 LIMs etc.
- Must have attention to detail with good written oral communication and math skills.
- Ability to operate troubleshoot perform maintenance instruct and perform method validation on lab equipment.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color creed/religion national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status (where applicable) sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions age (40) disability (including the use of a service animal) genetic information marital status familial or caregiver status military or veteran status status as a victim of domestic violence reproductive health decisionmaking and any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email .
A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.
Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.
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Required Experience:
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