Quality Assistant

Sonstegard Foods Company; Iowa; Ibrido; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sonstegard Foods Company is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Assistant to support the Quality Department in ensuring products meet company, customer, food safety, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include performing routine quality inspections, audits, documentation, and corrective actions while maintaining accurate quality records. The role requires collaboration with Production and other departments to resolve issues and uphold compliance.

Competenze

• Must be detail-oriented and well organized.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to perform inspections and audits accurately.
• Able to follow written procedures and maintain records.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience in quality assurance, food manufacturing, or food safety preferred.
• HACCP, GMP or food safety experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Mansioni

• Perform routine quality and food safety inspections throughout production.
• Monitor production processes for compliance with standards.
• Conduct internal quality, food safety, and sanitation audits.
• Complete audit documentation and corrective actions follow-up.
• Assist with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety programs.
• Inspect products for quality, labeling, packaging.
• Collect and document samples, inspection results, and quality records.
• Identify, document, report quality or safety concerns.
• Assist investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality and audit records.
• Collaborate with Production and other departments to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Perform other Quality Department duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Inspection & auditing

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Quality assurance experience

HACCP/GMP knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

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