Quality Assurance Technician
Job description
Role Description
Quality Assurance Technician will manage all aspects of the quality lab and provide day-to-day plant support. They will be responsible for aiding in overseeing day to day operations, teammate behavior, and safety and quality of products produced at MUSH.
This is a day shift position working Sunday - Wednesday (5am - 5pm).
Specific
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day execution of all quality lab functions including Water Activity, review of SOPs and control and release procedures
- Assist production team in cleaning verification, inspections, pre-op release, ATP/Allergen swabbing, chemical concentration, and control of SSOPs
- Perform post HPP TTS, site security/ perimeter and Incoming/Outgoing truck inspections
- Maintain lab inventory and assist in reordering of supplies
- Assist in managing production paperwork accuracy and inventory control procedures
- Lead in maintaining and organizing production retains, preparing samples for 3rd party lab testing
- Perform safety and quality line inspections, motivating and maintaining teammates to comply with all GMPs and responsibilities
- Maintain discipline and recommend corrective actions with teammates for GMPs
- Lead by example, create value, and establish a functional working framework
Tactical
Requirements
- 1-2 years of relevant work or school experience in food manufacturing or lab testing preferred.
- Driven to motivate a food safety and quality culture
- Self starter, with a desire to learn, grow, and evolve as a professional
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Impeccable attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
- A beginner’s mind and dedication to continuous improvement
Physical and Work Related
Requirements
- Standing and walking for long periods of time
- Bending and lifting up to 50 LB
- Ability to handle allergens including peanuts and treenuts
Skills mentioned

In 2015, Ashley Thompson was working on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs as a day trader when she noticed something missing in her own life: a convenient, healthy breakfast option that didn't require sacrifice. After leaving her finance career, she partnered with co-founder Katherine Thomas to launch MUSH, starting with weekend farmers markets in San Diego with a simple but powerful vision - to make healthy eating truly effortless for busy people. What began as a small operation selling overnight oats from a table has transformed into a nationally recognized brand now available in over 12,000 retail locations across the United States, including major retailers like Whole Foods, Costco, Target, Publix, Sprouts, Kroger, and Wegmans. MUSH's product line has expanded from their signature overnight oats to include high-protein oats and protein bars, all maintaining their founding commitment to clean, simple ingredients with no added sugar, no refined sugars, and absolutely no artificial fillers. Today, MUSH continues to redefine breakfast by proving that convenient food doesn't have to compromise on nutrition. Their products feature 15 grams of protein, are made with 100% whole grains, and are certified gluten-free and kosher. Every cup is dairy-free and contains fewer than 8 natural ingredients. Headquartered in Chicago with deep roots in San Diego, MUSH remains true to its entrepreneurial spirit while helping humanity fuel their days with positive energy - one cup at a time.
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