Quality Assurance Tech

Perdue Farms; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Sioux City, IA to ensure products meet strict quality and safety standards. You will monitor production for compliance with company policies and GFSI standards, conduct product reviews, and support corrective actions to maintain a safe, high-quality environment throughout plant operations.

The role emphasizes adherence to GMPs and sanitation procedures, with responsibilities spanning from product reviews to continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (required).
• 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer in the past 3 years in a comparable field.
• Experience in food quality and/or safety preferred.
• Must follow GMPs and Sanitation SOPs and implement corrective actions when deviations are observed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately conduct product reviews for compliance to include grading, packaging and weights and related.
• Monitor and enforce Quality and Food Safety Policies.
• Perform product reviews with Operations Group.
• Identify potential foreign material contamination in assigned areas.
• Support meeting department and operations business needs.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

GFSI standards

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Quality Assurance Tech

Sioux City, Iowa, United States Food Safety/Quality Assurance

Perdue’s Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats division leverages our core strengths in poultry while specializing in premium pork, beef, lamb, and pet nutrition segments while emphasizing health, sustainability, and convenience. Perdue's Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That’s Perdue.

Summary

Join our team as a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician and play a key role in ensuring every product meets the highest standards! In this position, you’ll monitor production processes, verify compliance with company, regulatory, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards, and help maintain a safe and high-quality environment throughout plant operations. This is your chance to make a direct impact on food safety, quality, and customer trust every day.

• Accurately conduct product reviews for compliance to include grading, packaging and weights and related.
• Monitor enforces company Quality and Food Safety Policies.
• Perform product reviews on various products with Operations Group.
• Must be familiar with the facility’s Good Manufacturing Practices and Sanitation Operation Procedures and implement Corrective Actions if deviations are observed.
• Must continually evaluate potential for foreign material contamination while in assigned work areas.
• Perform other tasks and duties as directed by management to meet department and operations business needs.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent.
• Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years in a comparable field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in food quality and/or safety.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to dust and all chemicals used in food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.
• Able to stand for several hours.
• Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.