--- title: Quality Assurance Specialist at Compass Group USA description: Compass Group USA is hiring for the Quality Assurance Specialist role in Longview, TX. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/quality-assurance-specialist-at-compass-group-usa-01a0d486-2e28-7a7b-b1cf-0e35ca8ea9dc date: 2026-11-14T14:15:13Z og_description: Join Compass Group USA as Quality Assurance Specialist in Longview, TX. Pays $60K–$80K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/eg6x3h.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Longview, TX | | **Salary** | $60K/yr - $80K/yr | | **Posted** | Nov 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Compass Group USA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 49 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** Compass Group USA uses E-Verify. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $47,000 – $69,000 a year (median $56,000). ## Description ![](https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/f90b1316/234d4c73-e0c7-46da-a2e6-8.png) **Position Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST** **Location: Onsite in Longview, TX** **Salary: $60,000 - $80,000** **Other Forms of Compensation:** None ***Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.*** *Fresh & Ready Food Group is a member of Canteen.* ***Canteen*** sets the national standard for ***excellence*** in automated retail, and ***EVERY*** segment of our business is thriving. We employ the best team in the industry and their dedication, collaboration and passion fuel our ***growth****.*  **YOU** bring enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the ***opportunity*** and innovation. **TOGETHER** we’ll continue transforming the micro-market, dining, coffee, and vending industry. ***Come grow with us. We are Canteen.*** ***This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.*** ## Job Summary Fresh & Ready Food Group is a fast-paced food manufacturing organization focused on delivering safe, high-quality products while creating a workplace where people can grow, contribute, and make an impact. Our teams work together across operations, quality, safety, supply chain, and support functions to keep our facilities running safely, efficiently, and with our customers in mind. We believe great results come from strong teams, clear expectations, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing. Whether you are working on the production floor or supporting the business behind the scenes, every role plays a part in helping Fresh & Ready deliver on our commitments. The **QA Specialist** is a supervisory role directly involved in protecting the safety and quality of products from receipt of incoming ingredients through distribution of finished goods. This position helps ensure manufacturing and warehousing operations comply with regulatory requirements, quality specifications, and established Quality Assurance policies and procedures. The QA Specialist gathers and evaluates information from multiple sources, documents findings, supports facility compliance, and provides leadership and direction to QA and Operations teams. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS What You’ll Do • Serve as acting QA leadership when the manager is unavailable. • Perform supervisory activities including scheduling, performance management, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development. • Facilitate effective shift transitions and handoffs by communicating key information to peers, team members, and Production Management. • Support a safe work environment by ensuring appropriate work instructions, practices, and procedures are in place and employees are trained to follow them. • Apply corrective action consistently when required. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within the area of responsibility. • Prepare routine and special reports documenting testing activities, test results, and operational issues related to product quality and safety. • Support quality activities including swab testing, finished product testing, and HACCP audits. • Review nutritional and product data for accuracy, including product names, ingredients, allergens, net weight, lot codes, dates, and other required information. • Prepare, review, and maintain product labels in compliance with USDA and FDA labeling requirements. • Communicate with Quality Assurance, Production, Warehouse, and other departments regarding labeling and quality needs. **REQUIRED** \- Bachelor's degree. \- 3+ years of Quality Assurance experience in food manufacturing. \- Ability to train and coach QA Technicians and Operations employees. \- Strong planning, organizing, coordinating, and leadership skills. \- Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. \- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. \- Strong written and verbal communication skills. \- Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, extended work schedules, and specific time constraints. \- Ability to work effectively with other employees and work overtime as needed. **PREFERRED** - Ready-to-Eat or USDA-regulated manufacturing experience strongly preferred. - Previous lead, trainer, or informal team leadership experience preferred. - Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. - Experience using Genesis or a similar inventory system. - Previous experience overseeing label and ingredient changeovers, labeling inventory, and data entry. **Apply to Canteen today!** *Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA* **[Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story](http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)** Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits. • Medical • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance/ AD • Disability Insurance • Retirement Plan • Paid Time Off • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) • Associate Shopping Program • Health and Wellness Programs • Discount Marketplace • Identity Theft Protection • Pet Insurance • Commuter Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) • Paid Parental Leave • Personal Leave   Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, [click here](https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.   Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID:1582496 Fresh & Ready Foods Brandy Wilson ## Skills - Health and Wellness - Decision Making - Bilingual - Warehousing - Training And Development - Performance Management - Problem Solving - Planning - Swab Testing - Machine Changeover - Product Quality (Qa/qc) - Food Manufacturing - Continuous Improvement Process - Supervisory Skills - Production Management - Data Entry - Team Leadership - Acting - Certified HACCP Professional - Referral Processing - Coordinating - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - English - Human Resources - Leadership - FDA Regulations - Quality Assurance - Spanish - Communication - Coaching - Product Testing - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health and Wellness Programs - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Unpaid Leave - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Personal Leave - Other Retirement and Savings - Transportation - Pet Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Manufacturing & Production jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Quality Control jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production/quality-control?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Quality Assurance Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production/quality-control/quality-assurance-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234684 jobs - [Food Service](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 38991 jobs - [Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15038 jobs ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234684 jobs - [Food Service](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 38991 jobs - [Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15038 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)