Quality Assurance Tech - Bluffton, IN

The Hershey Company; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & V

Job summary

The Hershey Company is hiring for an hourly Quality Control Technician at our Bluffton, IN facility. You will perform inspections of finished products, conduct pre-operational checks, and collect samples to ensure line cleanliness and product quality on a 12-hour night shift.

Qualified applicants have a High School Diploma or GED, 1-3 months related experience, basic data entry skills, and the ability to perform standard arithmetic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 months related experience preferred.
• Basic Data Entry skills required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• HACCP qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform hourly control tests and inspections of finished products.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and swabbing for cleanliness.
• Record results and enter data into the computer system.
• Adhere to GMPs and maintain lab/equipment sanitation.
• Support quality checks including metal detection and COA paperwork.

Skills

Basic Data Entry

Mathematical aptitude

Attention to detail

GMP awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Hershey

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Location: Bluffton, IN

We are mixing up something new in Bluffton, IN. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become a part of our team in the Bluffton, IN location.

Pay

• Weekly pay
• $500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Total Rewards

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting day 30
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• $1000 referral bonus
• Paid Time off

Shifts

• Night shiftavailable
• 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am)
• Working 3-4 days/week (One week: Sun, Wed, ThursNext week:Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat). This is a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation)

Candidate Process

Please note- communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address

• Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
• Post Offer background check, drug screen, and physical assessment required

Job Summary

Responsible for performing hourly control tests, inspections of random samples of finished products, pre-operational inspections and swabbing to ensure cleanliness of lines.

Essential Functions/Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to check all of the following
• Oven exit & finishing moisture
• Salt contents, color, P.H.
• Count per pound
• Breakage and length
• Bag, label, case count and bag weight checks
• Metal detection checks as required
• Collection of samples for Micro Testing
• Completion of COA paperwork
• Pre-operational inspections of line
• Swabbing using ATP, AllerSnap, and AllerFlow swabs
• Sanitation of lab and equipment
• Enter test results into computer as required
• Adhering to all GMP’s, both personal and operational

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 months related experience
• Basic Data Entry
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure
• HACCP Qualified

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand, walk, climb, and reach with both hands and arms, bend and twist.
• Agility of both hands and all fingers to push, pull, grasp, touch and feel.
• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination.
• Talk/communicate and hear.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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