Quality Assistant

Sonstegard Foods Company; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonstegard Foods Company in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a reliable Quality Assistant to support the Quality Department in ensuring products meet company, customer, food safety, and regulatory standards.

You will perform routine quality inspections, assist with audits, HACCP/GMP programs, and maintain accurate quality records while collaborating with Production and other departments to resolve issues.

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Inspection & auditing

Written procedures

Basic computer skills

Quality assurance experience

Teamwork

Food safety familiarity

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