Quality Assurance (QA) Technician

PURIS; Harrold (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance rewards

Gas stipend

Job summary

PURIS in Harrold, SD is seeking a Quality Technician to safeguard food safety and quality across raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. The role collaborates with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Operations to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

You will conduct testing, document COAs, support internal audits and continuous improvement, and help maintain SQF and other certifications while supporting cross-functional teams and customer needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety a plus.
• 1 year or more in a manufacturing environment or agricultural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inbound pea grading and outbound shipment grading, testing, release, and quality verification activities.
• Track inbound and outbound truck movements and maintain accurate records of test results.
• Grade and test inbound raw materials and finished products, documenting results and communicating findings to stakeholders.
• Perform allergen testing on peas, splits, trucks, and other materials as required.
• Conduct quality inspections and laboratory testing for ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Review and generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for shipments.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Time management

Able to wear PPE

Capable of physical labor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a

Job Type
Full-time

Description

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non-GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages, soy milk, tofu, and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future and strengthening our domestic food supply chain. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth. You'll drive strategic initiatives, leverage cutting-edge solutions, and implement new processes that directly support a better food future for people and the planet.

Harrold, SD is where our agricultural roots meet cutting-edge innovation. Our Harrold facility is dedicated to maximizing the potential of our crops right from the start, significantly contributing to a stronger, more responsible domestic food system. We're always seeking dedicated team members passionate about problem solving and food processing. We have an unwavering commitment to safety and recognize consistent dedication with attendance rewards and a gas stipend to support your commute.

The Quality Technicians role is to support the site through managing food safety programs and various quality requirements starting from raw material all the way through shipping to the final customer. The role ensures the site is audit ready and meeting the regulatory requirements for food safety and our certifications. This role also supports the sales division by preparing customer sampling and necessary quality documents. This role will do all testing of raw material, finished product, and byproducts.

Starting Hourly Rate: $19.00*

Pay Frequency: Biweekly

Bonus Eligible: Yes

• The hourly rate for this role will be based on qualifications, experience, market data, and internal equity. Actual pay may vary due to factors such as location, skills, education, and performance. Pay is determined transparently, using market benchmarks and ensuring internal equity.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

This role performs quality testing, monitoring, inspections, record review, and verification activities to ensure products meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Technician works closely with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Operations teams to maintain food safety standards, support audits, investigate quality issues, and ensure all quality records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

• Conduct daily inbound pea grading and outbound shipment grading, testing, release, and quality verification activities.
• Track inbound and outbound truck movements and maintain accurate records of corresponding test results.
• Grade and test inbound raw materials and finished products, documenting results and communicating findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Perform allergen testing on peas, splits, trucks, and other materials as required.
• Conduct quality inspections and laboratory testing for ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Review and generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for shipments.
• Review and maintain production sample logs to ensure accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct internal audits, document findings, and support resolution of non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Maintain site document control systems, ensuring document accuracy, version control, and compliance with company standards.
• Review and verify preventive control programs, including monitoring, verification, and corrective action records.
• Supporting quality investigations, validation activities, product trials, and product evaluations.
• Supporting continuous improvement in food safety culture, food safety and quality performance.
• Supporting food safety policies, procedures, records, and training documentation.
• Ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance of export documentation and sample records.
• Participate in monthly Quality meetings, preparing documentation reviews, trend analysis, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Conduct quarterly FOSS calibrations.
• Identify, document, investigate, and identify, document, investigate, and
• Collaborate with operations, production, and supply chain teams to ensure product quality, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance
• Support third-party, regulatory, certification, and customer audits, including preparation, documentation review, audit participation, and corrective action follow-up.
• Serve as a member of the Organic Fraud Prevention Team, supporting implementation, training, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Organic Fraud Prevention Plan.
• Provide cross-functional support for organic compliance initiatives and business continuity related to fraud prevention and supply chain integrity.
• Serve as a member of the Food Safety Team, supporting food safety plan reanalysis, hazard evaluations, verification activities, deviations, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Assist in the review and maintenance of food safety and quality management systems to ensure compliance with SQF, regulatory, customer, and certification requirements.
• Support employee training programs related to food safety, quality systems, prerequisite programs, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety a plus
• 1 year or more in a manufacturing environment or some type of agricultural experience preferred

Skills And Capabilities

• Willingness to learn new things and help others.
• Writing and understanding written sentences, paragraphs, and directions in work related documents.
• Be able to use effective time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks
• Capable of physical labor
• Capable of wearing PPE; including, but not limited to: hearing, eye, and hand protection

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time