Food QA Technician – 1st Shift (Goodyear)

Hershey Company; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician (1st shift) to monitor HACCP, conduct in-house quality inspections, and approve finished goods for shipment. The role emphasizes compliance with certification standards and contributing to a world-class manufacturing environment.

Key duties include receiving inspections, audits, and timely documentation, with 8-hour shifts and 6 am to 2:30 pm, plus potential overtime. 401(k) and PTO are among the rewards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain Quality Assurance Technician certification through ASQ.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic understanding of mathematical principles and the ability to interpret numerical data.
• HACCP certification or ability to achieve such certification.
• Demonstrative ability to interact with operations personnel.
• Ability to effectively operate test equipment.
• Ability to be objective in data interpretation.
• Ability to be objective in personal interactions.
• Ability to focus on process and not people when seeking corrective action to operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to all applicable FDA health and OSHA safety regulations.
• Completion of all required paperwork and forms in an accurate and timely manner.
• Objective evaluation of products and processes.
• Work closely with operations personnel to achieve company initiatives.
• Timely review of records generated by operations team members for accuracy and validity.
• Development and implementation of an effective records retention program.
• Inspection of incoming raw materials.
• Inspection of finished products prior to release to warehouse.
• Identification of areas for improvement in the Food Safety and Quality Management System.
• Performance of audits to verify established policies and procedures.
• Effective communication between the quality function and operations.
• Flexibility in regard to work schedule as needed.
• Performance of required environmental testing.
• Management of special projects and other duties as directed.
• Inspection and participation in sanitation processes as necessary.
• Other related activities as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Data interpretation

Mathematical proficiency

Objective analysis

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASQ certification eligibility

HACCP certification eligibility

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

The Hershey Company in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician (1st shift) to monitor HACCP, conduct in-house quality inspections, and approve finished goods for shipment. The role emphasizes compliance with certification standards and contributing to a world-class manufacturing environment.

Key duties include receiving inspections, audits, and timely documentation, with 8-hour shifts and 6 am to 2:30 pm, plus potential overtime. 401(k) and PTO are among the rewards.