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Quality Assistant

Sonstegard Foods Company

Harris, IA 51345

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Quality Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Quality Assistant to support our Quality Department in ensuring products meet company, customer, food safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine quality and food safety inspections throughout production

  • Monitor production processes for compliance with company standards and procedures

  • Conduct and assist with internal quality, food safety, and sanitation audits

  • Complete audit documentation and follow up on findings and corrective actions

  • Assist with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety programs

  • Inspect products for quality, specifications, labeling, and packaging requirements

  • Collect and document samples, inspection results, and quality records

  • Identify, document, and report quality or food safety concerns

  • Assist with investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions

  • Maintain accurate quality and audit records

  • Work closely with Production and other departments to address and resolve quality issues

  • Help ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards

  • Perform other Quality Department duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail and organization

  • Good communication and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to conduct inspections and audits accurately

  • Ability to follow written procedures and maintain detailed records

  • Basic computer skills

  • Previous experience in quality assurance, food manufacturing, production, or food safety preferred

  • HACCP, GMP, or food safety experience is a plus

  • Ability to work independently and effectively with a team

Sonstegard Foods Company
5005 S. Bur Oak Place
Sioux Falls, SD 57108