Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Sioux Center, Iowa
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Processing Manager

Compensation: $20- $25/hr - commensurate with experience

Job Overview

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician
to support food safety and quality programs within a fast-paced food manufacturing and processing facility
in Sioux Center, Iowa. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with USDA regulations, food safety standards, and company quality policies.

The Quality Assurance Technician works closely with production teams to monitor product quality, verify sanitation practices, and support the implementation of HACCP, GMP, and regulatory compliance programs. This role plays a key part in maintaining consistent product quality and ensuring safe food production.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Verify compliance with USDA regulations, company procedures, and customer specifications.
• Perform quality checks including wash water testing, sanitizer concentration, pH levels, and cooler temperature monitoring.
• Conduct pre-operational sanitation inspections
  to ensure equipment cleanliness.
• Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  and sanitary conditions during processing.
• Maintain required quality logs, records, and testing documentation.
• Assist with product traceability, hold, and rework programs.
• Communicate quality concerns or deviations to management promptly.
• Support production teams while maintaining compliance with food safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience in food safety, quality assurance, or food manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, USDA, or food safety compliance programs.
• Familiarity with production processes, raw materials, and quality control systems.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Regular performance reviews and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.