Quality Assistant

Sonstegard Foods Company; Harris (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonstegard Foods Company is seeking a Quality Assistant to support the Quality Department in ensuring products meet company, customer, food safety, and regulatory standards. You will perform routine inspections, monitor processes, and assist with audits and corrective actions.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to maintain meticulous records. Collaboration with Production and other departments is essential to address quality issues and uphold compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance or food safety is preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain detailed records.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

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