Quality Inspector

Red's All Natural LLC•North Sioux City, SD

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality assurance.
Knowledge of USDA regulations, SSOPs, GMPs, and HACCP principles.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify non-conformances.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accurate data-entry ability.
Ability to work in cold environments, including coolers and freezers.

Nice To Haves

USDA experience.
Experience with internal audits and inspections.

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 coolers and freezers daily for temperature compliance, product condition, and proper storage practices.
Verify segregation of allergens, organic products, and raw versus finished product.
Check lot numbers, product labeling, and packaging for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Report non-compliance issues and assist in implementing corrective actions.
Ensure proper FIFO rotation and traceability of all inventories.
Inspect incoming raw materials for quality, temperature, and documentation compliance.
Perform trailer inspections for incoming raw-material shipments.
Verify incoming raw-material shipments have required documentation, including certificates of analysis and safety compliance records.
Work with logistics, quality assurance, and production teams to support the flow of goods and compliance with food safety regulations.
Inspect and document products on hold, verifying proper identification and segregation.
Support internal audits and USDA verification activities as needed.