Quality Assurance Technician

About this role

Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Location: Onsite in Mesa, AZ
Classification: Non-exempt, full-time
Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor
About the Company
Paleovalley and Wild Pastures were born from a simple but radical idea: real food can heal — people, animals, and the planet. When Paleovalley co-founders Autumn and Chas Smith saw how industrialized food was affecting human health and the health of the land, they refused to play along. Autumn’s own journey of healing through nutrient-dense foods lit a fire that became Paleovalley. From there, the mission grew roots, sprouted wings, and eventually expanded into Wild Pastures to bring regeneratively raised meats directly to families nationwide.
Today, Paleovalley crafts deeply nourishing snacks and supplements made with organic ingredients and honorable sourcing. Wild Pastures connects small American farmers practicing regenerative agriculture with customers who believe better food is worth fighting for. Every product, every partnership, and every decision is guided by a commitment to real ingredients, regenerative practices, and the belief that health is built from the soil up.
We’re a team of grounded doers, curious thinkers, bold builders, and warm humans who like to laugh while doing meaningful work. We're growing quickly, fueled by purpose and a shared desire to repair the food system one thoughtful choice at a time.
If you feel energized by impact, drawn to mission, and ready to join a company rewriting the future of food, we’d love to meet you!
About the Opportunity
The Quality Assurance Technician plays a critical part in protecting product integrity and ensuring smooth daily operations in our manufacturing facility. As a Quality Assurance Technician, you’ll help uphold food safety, quality, and compliance standards by serving as a consistent, detail-driven presence on the production floor. Your work directly supports our mission to deliver trustworthy, high-quality health and wellness products to customers who rely on us.
What You’ll Do
Perform pre-operational inspections to verify equipment readiness, sanitation effectiveness, and compliance prior to production start-up
Execute hourly operational quality checks, including documentation verification, steel checks, and in-process inspections
Conduct daily GMP walks and audits to ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant quality documentation in alignment with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices
Monitor production floor activities and proactively identify quality or food safety risks before they escalate
Partner closely with Production and Sanitation teams to guide corrective actions and reinforce standard operating procedures
Support compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, and internal quality programs through consistent oversight and verification
Track, analyze, and report quality findings, deviations, or non-conformances to Quality Management
Assist with batch record review and verification to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to product release
Serve as a visible quality presence on the floor, reinforcing expectations around GMPs, food safety, and operational discipline
Requirements

What You’ll Need to Succeed
6 months to 1+ year of experience in a food, beverage, supplement, or nutraceutical manufacturing environment working as a Quality Assurance Technician
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and basic food safety principles
Experience performing quality, operational, or GMP-related checks in a regulated environment
Strong attention to detail with the ability to complete accurate, timely documentation
Ability to work reliably on a consistent schedule and remain on your assigned shift
Comfort spending the majority of the workday on the production floor in a manufacturing environment
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Bonus Points
Experience working in a USDA- or FDA-regulated food or dietary supplement manufacturing facility
Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, PCQI, or other food safety and quality systems
Prior exposure to sanitation programs or EMP/ATP verification (oversight or auditing, not execution)
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Interest in health, wellness, and producing high-quality products customers can trust
Benefits

Our Commitment to You
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employer-paid dental/vision and a small monthly medical premium for employees; dependents may be added at employee cost
Generous Paid time off to support balance and rest
Paid sick time for when you need it
Six (6) paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave for growing families
100% company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
401(k) with up to a 4% company match after one year of service
Monthly product stipend or access to perfectly imperfect damaged product so you can enjoy the nutrient-dense foods you help bring to others
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This role takes place in a manufacturing/warehouse environment and may involve exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and airborne particles. Employees must follow all safety guidelines and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
The position requires regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and the ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds. Work may involve operating or working near machinery and other equipment. These physical demands are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compliance & Employment Practices
Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All employment decisions — including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination — are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not…