Quality Assurance Technician (1st Shift)

Palmer Candy Company is looking for Quality Assurance Technician (1st Shift) in Sioux City, IA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662925436 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.

Palmer Candy is hiring a 1st shift Quality Assurance Technician at our Bluff St location.
Hours- 5:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday with frequent overtime on Friday's and Saturday's.
Job Summary:
Monitor company Food Safety and Quality requirements. Maintaining and promoting a positive Food Safety Culture.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for gathering product sampling and accurately packing, labeling, and shipping the product samples to outside laboratory.
• Conduct necessary quality inspections using proper equipment and techniques.
• Swabbing of equipment and environment as required or designated by plant procedures.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance of paperwork and provides timely communication to appropriate personnel when compliance is not met.
• Assist in FSQ internal GMP audits.
• Maintain record retention of FSQ documentation.
• Monitor production processing via random FSQ audits.
• Timely sign offs in Redzone as required for your position.
• Ensures plant procedures are followed and provides timely communication to appropriate personnel when compliance is not met.
• Assist with problem solving using root cause analysis and taking corrective action(s)
• Communicate plant production performance issues relating to FSQ-to-FSQ Manager and take immediate corrective action.
• Timely and accurate data entry into computer spreadsheets/databases, great attention to detail.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Regular and timely attendance is required
• Ability to communicate effectively across all functions within the plant and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively; writ legibly;
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from a wide variety of sources and take appropriate action.
• Accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• General knowledge of sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work alone or with little supervision.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including Saturday.
• This role requires the ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Applicant must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.

Education and experience:

• Prior experience in a Quality Tech position preferred
• Must be able to obtain HACCP Certification within 6 months of taking position.
• SAP experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 35lbs.
• This position requires frequent walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing and lifting.

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