Food Safety & Quality Champion

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is seeking an FSQ Specialist to implement and monitor food safety, quality, and regulatory programs at our processing facility in Iowa.

You will perform inspections, testing, documentation review, and verification to ensure products meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. You will lead audits, maintain QA paperwork, support CAPA and non-conformances, and collaborate with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Management to uphold GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and other

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or related field.
• SQF, HACCP, Internal Auditor, PCQI certifications a plus.
• Experience in food manufacturing and QA environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, and verifications to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain QA paperwork and accurate documentation across operations.
• Lead audits and support corrective actions including CAPA and non-conformances.
• Assist with hold and release procedures for out-of-spec products.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Management to uphold standards.
• Report safety and quality issues to plant management and drive improvements.

Skills

GMP/HACCP/SQF knowledge

Auditing certifications (PCQI/Internal

Documentation accuracy

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication & problem solving

Independence and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Food Science/Biology/Microbiology/QA

Job description

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is seeking an FSQ Specialist to implement and monitor food safety, quality, and regulatory programs at our processing facility in Iowa.

You will perform inspections, testing, documentation review, and verification to ensure products meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. You will lead audits, maintain QA paperwork, support CAPA and non-conformances, and collaborate with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Management to uphold GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and other