Quality Control Specialist - Production Job at Meyer Natural Foods, Omaha, NE

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  • Meyer Natural Foods
  • Omaha, NE

Job Description

Ensure top-tier quality and production standards for premium protein products with Meyer Natural Foods. 

 

Overview of the Quality Control Specialist Position:  Meyer Natural Foods is seeking a driven and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Production & Quality Control Specialist. In this full-time, hands-on role, you’ll oversee daily production operations and ensure all products meet our rigorous quality, safety, and compliance standards across our processing partners.

What will you do?

Production Oversight & Optimization

  • Oversee weekly production at Skylark Meats and other processing partners as needed.
  • Ensure production operations and techniques optimize yields and meet scheduling requirements.
  • Assist in the implementation of new programs and products to enhance production efficiency.
  • Communicate directly with supervisors, managers, and the scheduling team regarding production concerns and opportunities
Testing & Data Analysis
  • Direct and assist production in testing and measuring product yields, and tabulate data related to product quality and materials.
  • Understand, evaluate, and execute testing procedures accurately, including investigating product modifications.
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure food safety and monitoring programs meet corporate and regulatory standards.
  • Conduct inspections to verify compliance with food laws and regulations and validate the plant’s HACCP plan.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of SQF Level 2, SSOP, GMPs, and HACCP CCPs as required in a protein processing environment.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Ensure all products meet or exceed Meyer Natural Foods’ (MNF) quality standards.
  • Conduct specification audits on raw materials and packaging audits on finished goods to ensure compliance with labeling and packaging requirements.
  • Monitor finished goods packaging weights daily to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize yields.
  • Conduct yield tests on new raw materials and finished goods.
  • Evaluate product specifications against customer requirements to ensure all standards are met.
  • Monitor and inspect finished products to ensure conformance to specifications, recording results on quality control sheets or electronic QA tablets.
  • Inspect returned products, determine disposition, and document findings.
S up port & Backup Responsibilities
  • Serve as backup for daily monitoring and reporting of ground beef evaluations.
  • Provide backup support for shipping and lab sample processes.
  • Assist with other duties as needed
Do you have the education and experience for this role?
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required, with a preferred emphasis in food technology/science or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3-5 years of related experience in Operations or Quality Control
  • 5 or more years of experience with Protein, specifically beef, pork, and chicken industry experience strongly required.

Compensation: $83,300 to $100,337 (depending on experience)

Do you possess these specialized Skills that make you a qualified candidate:
  • Strong understanding of operations and quality assurance preferred.
  • Analytical skills required and the ability to multi-task.
  • Exceptional Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.
  • Ability to follow all safety and plant protocols established.
  • Frequently travel to various plants as directed by manager.

On a pristine Montana Angus cattle ranch, Meyer Natural Foods was founded as a pursuit of Bob Meyer's passion. He aimed to produce the best-tasting beef by practicing the highest standards of ranching. Today, Meyer Natural Foods has broadened its expertise in the natural protein category by expanding the product portfolio to include beef, pork, and turkey. Privately held and wholly owned for over 35 years, Meyer Natural Foods' premium products are featured in more than 16,500 retail locations and food distributors across the United States, Canada, and Asia. 

Learn more about us on our website:


Closing Date: 07/18/2025

 

Benefits: We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible full-time employees, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off: including Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holidays

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that candidates selected for an offer of employment will be required to submit a criminal record check and references as part of the conditional offer process.

Job Tags

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