Quality Assurance Specialist I

Cambridge-Technologies; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Technologies in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist 1 to support documentation review and product release, ensuring USDA compliance and adherence to internal quality standards.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and involves data entry, reviewing manufacturing docs, assisting with inspections, and contributing to continuous process improvements within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' quality experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Review manufacturing documentation and supporting information.
• Assist in determining final disposition for products.
• Assist during internal or external inspections.
• Conduct accurate data entry and support data collection.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements.
• Comply with safety guidelines and company policies.
• Communicate effectively within a team.

Skills

Quality assurance

Office software

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FT-Hourly Full-Time Sioux Center, IA, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Annually

Cambridge Technologies

JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Specialist 1 CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Quality DATE REVISED: 6/01/2026

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting in documentation review and product release for Cambridge Technologies Manufacturing Departments in support of maintaining USDA compliance as well as all internal Quality Standards.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reports to: Quality Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review manufacturing documentation and supporting information.
• Assists in determining final disposition (approval/rejection) for products.
• Assists in providing USDA/CVB with required final product data and disposition.
• Assist during internal or external inspections.
• Assist in creating improved or new forms necessary for documenting quality or manufacturing activities.
• Conducts accurate data entry in support of data collection/review of material/product information as well as internal performance metrics.
• Ability to handle confidential manufacturing and quality documents.
• Participates in the identification and implementation of all continuous process improvement activities.
• Complies with internal safety requirements; and promotes safety in all work areas.
• Acts and complies within the guidelines established by company policies and delegated authorities.
• Communicates and works well within a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, read, and interpret documents.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts as directed.
• Ability to apply common sense, problem solve, plan, prioritize and organize.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years' quality experience in a manufacturing setting
• Proficient in standard office software

PHYSICAL AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical and working demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• Must be able to work at computer workstation for extended periods of the workday.
• Position requires the ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and manipulate objects; perform tasks involving reaching and manual dexterity; occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch; and effectively communicate through speaking and hearing.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting to 40 pounds.
• Requires regular in-person attendance at the worksite and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.