Quality Assurance Tech

Perdue Farms; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Sioux City, IA is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Associate to monitor production processes and ensure products meet high quality and safety standards. You will help maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and GFSI standards, perform quality checks, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant environment.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience, a high school diploma, good communication and math skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet internal and customer specifications and take appropriate action when a non-compliance is noted.
• Accurately conduct product reviews for compliance to include grading, packaging and weights.
• Perform and accurately record quality checks on products and regulatory checks as specified within company programs and USDA regulations.
• Monitor associates' work practices and address any deficiencies noticed immediately while continually evaluating potential for foreign material contamination while in assigned work areas.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness and proper working conditions prior to start up and record findings.

Skills

Good communication (oral and written)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Join our team as a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Associate and help protect the integrity of every product we make! In this critical role, you’ll monitor production processes to ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and food safety. You’ll play a key part in maintaining compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards, making a direct impact on customer trust and plant performance. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-driven, and passionate about delivering excellence, this role is a perfect fit.

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 to include grading, packaging and weights.
• Perform and accurately record quality checks on products and regulatory checks as specified within company programs and USDA regulations.
• Monitor associates' work practices and addresses any deficiencies noticed immediately while continually evaluating potential for foreign material contamination while in assigned work areas.
• Inspect equipment for cleanliness and proper working conditions prior to start up and record findings.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ 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

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 and100% 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.