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Quality Assurance Auditor roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your residency to a U.S. employer rather than a temporary visa status. Employers in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and regulated industries regularly sponsor foreign professionals for these compliance-driven positions.
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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
This role exists to ensure that quality attributes throughout the facility are evaluated in a thorough and consistent manner. This role will maintain an integrated quality grading program to include upstream grading, sensory grading and finished product grading to ensure products meet customer, regulatory and Company standards. This role will also audit, train, test, evaluate, define and participate in the development of product grading policies and procedures for the factory quality systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage operator and technician proficiency program.
- Maintain necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.
- Ensure self-compliance with Company policies and plant procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Maintain Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
- Evaluate customer or interplant samples prior to shipment or as needed.
- Perform required quality checks and sampling for all lines and ensure that they are conducted in compliance with established procedures and specifications.
- Conduct product grading, sensory evaluation and analytical procedure training to hourly and management personnel.
- Participate in investigating customer complaints, out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions. Utilize computer and computer programs to communicate, document, and track shift information and ensure that all documents and reports are completed accurately in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ensure that additional accountabilities required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standards.
- Conduct frozen waste sampling, reject ratio and line flow length and ensure that recovery and quality is maximized.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Must obtain Sensory Grading Certification within 2 months.
OTHER INFORMATION
Quality Assurance or Auditing experience preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Must obtain Sensory Grading Certification within 2 months. Must be able to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.
The JR Simplot Company offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid holidays, paid family building leave, retirement contribution match and paid vacation & floating holidays.
- Shift: 6:00pm-6:00am
- Wage: $21.96/hourly
- No relocation offered for this role.
JOB REQUISITION ID: 26050
TRAVEL REQUIRED: None
LOCATION(S): GF Plant - Ontario
COUNTRY: United States
The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
INTRODUCTION
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
This role exists to ensure that quality attributes throughout the facility are evaluated in a thorough and consistent manner. This role will maintain an integrated quality grading program to include upstream grading, sensory grading and finished product grading to ensure products meet customer, regulatory and Company standards. This role will also audit, train, test, evaluate, define and participate in the development of product grading policies and procedures for the factory quality systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage operator and technician proficiency program.
- Maintain necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.
- Ensure self-compliance with Company policies and plant procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Maintain Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
- Evaluate customer or interplant samples prior to shipment or as needed.
- Perform required quality checks and sampling for all lines and ensure that they are conducted in compliance with established procedures and specifications.
- Conduct product grading, sensory evaluation and analytical procedure training to hourly and management personnel.
- Participate in investigating customer complaints, out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions. Utilize computer and computer programs to communicate, document, and track shift information and ensure that all documents and reports are completed accurately in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ensure that additional accountabilities required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standards.
- Conduct frozen waste sampling, reject ratio and line flow length and ensure that recovery and quality is maximized.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Must obtain Sensory Grading Certification within 2 months.
OTHER INFORMATION
Quality Assurance or Auditing experience preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Must obtain Sensory Grading Certification within 2 months. Must be able to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.
The JR Simplot Company offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid holidays, paid family building leave, retirement contribution match and paid vacation & floating holidays.
- Shift: 6:00pm-6:00am
- Wage: $21.96/hourly
- No relocation offered for this role.
JOB REQUISITION ID: 26050
TRAVEL REQUIRED: None
LOCATION(S): GF Plant - Ontario
COUNTRY: United States
The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Auditor
Translate your credentials into PERM language
Your foreign QA certifications (ISO auditor credentials, Six Sigma, or industry-specific accreditations) must map to the job duties listed in your PERM labor certification. Document each credential with official transcripts and certification bodies before your employer files with DOL.
Target industries with established PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and aerospace contractors file PERM applications for QA Auditor roles far more consistently than general consumer goods firms. Prioritize employers in FDA-regulated or ISO 9001-certified environments where sponsorship is a standard hiring practice.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Quality Assurance Auditor openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This cuts the research time spent cold-applying to companies that have never filed PERM for this occupation.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
If you hold a master's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field, push your employer to evaluate EB-2 eligibility before defaulting to EB-3. The degree requirement difference affects your priority date and wait time, particularly for applicants from India or China.
Request the prevailing wage determination before signing
Your employer must file a prevailing wage determination with OFLC before starting the PERM recruitment process. Cross-check the wage level assigned against the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and metropolitan area to confirm it accurately reflects your auditor responsibilities.
Understand how PERM recruitment advertising affects your timeline
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period before filing PERM, typically spanning 30 to 180 days depending on the recruitment steps used. Delays in placing required job ads or documenting recruitment results directly push back your I-140 filing date.
Green Card Quality Assurance Auditor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Auditor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Quality Assurance Auditor positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the role requires a master's degree or equivalent in a specialized field such as quality engineering or regulatory compliance, your employer may be able to pursue EB-2 instead. The classification depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for QA Auditor roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal cycle, while H-1B visa status requires periodic extensions and is subject to annual cap lottery risk. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery at the filing stage, though wait times vary significantly by country of birth. The PERM process also requires the employer to formally test the labor market, which adds several months before your I-140 petition can be filed.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor Quality Assurance Auditors for a green card?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, aerospace firms, and food processing operations are among the most consistent sponsors for QA Auditor roles. These industries operate under strict regulatory frameworks from agencies like the FDA and require ongoing auditor headcount. Their compliance obligations make long-term sponsorship commitments more practical than in less regulated sectors.
Where can I find Quality Assurance Auditor jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface Quality Assurance Auditor roles at employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Rather than filtering through general job listings and cold-applying, you can identify employers who have previously filed PERM or I-140 petitions for this occupation, which significantly narrows your search to realistic sponsorship opportunities.
How long does the green card process take for a Quality Assurance Auditor starting from a job offer?
From job offer to green card approval, the process typically spans two to five years for most nationalities. The PERM labor certification and I-140 petition together take roughly one to two years. Applicants from countries with current priority dates, such as most of Europe, Australia, and Canada, can often file for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa soon after I-140 approval, while applicants from India or China face substantially longer waits due to per-country backlogs. USCIS publishes monthly visa bulletin updates that track priority date movement.