Quality Inspector

Reds All Natural; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Red’s All Natural is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure USDA compliance and uphold our food safety standards. You will perform daily sanitation inspections, audits, and verification of labeling, storage, and raw material integrity.

You will collaborate with logistics, QA, and production to maintain traceability, FIFO, and regulatory records, including COAs. The role requires attention to detail, experience with SSOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and the ability to work in cold environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in food manufacturing or quality assurance.
• USDA regulations, SSOPs, GMPs, and HACCP knowledge.
• Experience with internal audits and inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in cold environments (coolers/freezers).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily sanitation inspections to verify SSOP compliance.
• Document findings and communicate corrective actions to sanitation and production teams.
• Conduct daily GMP audits to ensure adherence to GMPs and HACCP.
• Monitor pest control, storage practices, and facility cleanliness.
• Inspect coolers and freezers for temperature and product condition.
• Verify lot numbers, labeling, and packaging for accuracy and compliance.
• Report non-conformances and assist in corrective actions.
• Ensure proper rotation (FIFO) and traceability of inventories.
• Inspect incoming raw materials for quality and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Quality assurance

Cold environment work

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

DEPARTMENT - FSQA

LOCATION - NSC

REPORTS TO - Director of FSQA

REVISION DATE - 11/05/2026

A Little About Us

Red’s is on a mission to cook food better for people with big things to do. We know we are a good small part of your great big lives, and we take that seriously.

Red’s is committed to cooking with fewer and better ingredients for food that tastes better and is better for you and the planet. We bake our tortillas fresh daily & are always non-GMO, antibiotic-free, & cage-free. We freeze our food at the peak of flavor and freshness which reduces food waste and enables consumers to have a restaurant-quality meal in minutes at home or on the go.

Founded in 2009 by Mike Adair, Red’s has grown to become the fastest growing premium burrito and breakfast sandwich brand. We are relentless innovators who are constantly raising our own bar for our food and how we operate as a team.

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with USDA regulations, company food safety programs, and quality standards. This role conducts routine inspections of sanitation practices, facility conditions, product labeling, storage, and raw material integrity to maintain Red’s All Natural’s commitment to producing safe, high-quality products.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily sanitation inspections to verify compliance with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Document findings and communicate corrective actions to sanitation and production teams.
• Conduct daily GMP audits to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Monitor pest control, proper storage practices, and overall facility cleanliness.
• Inspect all coolers and freezers daily for temperature compliance, product condition, and proper storage practices.
• Verify segregation of allergens, organic, and raw vs. finished product.
• Check lot numbers, product labeling, and packaging for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Report any non-compliance issues and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure proper rotation (FIFO) and traceability of all inventories.
• Inspect incoming raw materials for quality, temperature, and documentation compliance.
• Perform trailer inspections for all incoming shipments of raw materials.
• Ensure that all incoming shipments of raw material have the necessary documentation, including certificates of analysis and safety compliance records.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including logistics, quality assurance, and production, to ensure a seamless flow of goods and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Inspect and document product on hold, verifying proper identification and segregation.
• Support internal audits and USDA verification activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality assurance (USDA experience a plus)
• Experience with internal audits and inspections a plus
• Knowledge of USDA regulations, SSOPs, GMPs, and HACCP principles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify non-conformances
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of accurate data entry
• Ability to work in cold environments, including coolers and freezers