Quality Assurance Tech

Perdue Farms; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Sioux City is looking for a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Associate to maintain product integrity and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in food quality or safety.

This role entails conducting quality reviews, monitoring associates, and ensuring all products meet specifications. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience required.
• Experience in food quality and/or safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet internal and customer specifications.
• Conduct product reviews for compliance.
• Perform and record quality checks.
• Monitor associates' work practices.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness.

Skills

Good communication skills

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perdue’s Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats division builds on poultry strengths while specializing in premium pork, beef, lamb, and pet nutrition, emphasizing health, sustainability, and convenience. Perdue Farms is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned business with a forward‑thinking mindset, built on teamwork, integrity, and respect. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment, encouraging growth, work‑life balance, and community impact.

Summary

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Associate – protect product integrity, monitor production processes, and maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards. Detail‑oriented, safety‑driven individuals are encouraged to join us.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet internal and customer specifications and take appropriate action when a non‑compliance is noted.
• Accurately conduct product reviews for compliance, including grading, packaging, and weights.
• Perform and record quality checks on products and regulatory checks as specified by company programs and USDA regulations.
• Monitor associates’ work practices, address deficiencies immediately, and continually evaluate potential for foreign material contamination in assigned work areas.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness and proper working conditions prior to startup and record findings.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1‑2 years of work experience.
• Good communication (both oral and written) and math skills.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience in food quality and/or safety.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Exposure to wet and moist floors, metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Temperatures ranging 28°F to 100°F with 0–100% humidity.
• Product handling temperatures 25°F to 50°F.
• Noise ranges 50 dB to 110 dB.
• Dust and chemical exposure typical in food processing facilities.
• Required protective and safety equipment usage per Company direction.
• Occasional exposure to CO₂ vapors (10 ppm) and chlorine (<20 ppm).
• Ability to stand for several hours; lifts up to 50 lb, reaches, bends, pushes 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.