QA Technician

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Wellness benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

Nature’s Bakery in Salt Lake City is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure the safety, quality and consistency of products throughout production. You will monitor quality and food safety activities, perform inspections and testing, and implement corrective actions to maintain reliability.

The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication, while taking ownership and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support QA management in achieving operational objectives by providing analysis and implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards.
• Conduct tests and inspections at specified stages of the production process, evaluating product attributes and recording results.
• Perform quality analysis of incoming raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods, verifying specifications before startup and during production.
• Evaluate data, generate reports, and recommend modifications to improve product quality within equipment and operational limits.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues with production and cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and solutions, including calibration, logs, and preparation of necessary testing materials.
• Contribute to audits, special projects, and system improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to production personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Details you want to know

Shift: Days

Pay: 27

Location: Salt Lake City UT

Who we are:

We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician ensures the safety, quality, and consistency of products throughout the production process. This role monitors all quality and food safety activities, performs inspections and testing at multiple stages, and implements corrective actions to maintain and improve product reliability. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication, while taking ownership of tasks and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support Quality Assurance Management in achieving operational objectives by providing analysis, contributing to strategic plans, and implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards.
• Conduct tests and inspections at specified stages of the production process, evaluating product attributes such as temperature, defects, code dates, and other quality parameters. Record, review, and report results for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform quality analysis of incoming raw materials, intermediate, and finished goods, verifying specifications before startup and throughout production. Collect retention samples as required.
• Evaluate data, generate reports, and recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to optimize product quality within equipment and operational limits.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues, collaborating with production and cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and solutions, including calibration, logs, and preparation of necessary materials for testing.
• Contribute to audits, special projects, and system improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and communicate directly with production personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Enhance departmental and organizational reputation by taking ownership of tasks, exploring opportunities to add value, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following represents the knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

What we offer you

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that veston day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

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