Quality Assurance Tech I - Afternoon Shift

Dawn Foods Global; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Day 1

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional training

Career advancement

Job summary

Dawn Foods is a global bakery leader seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I to perform daily QA activities in the plant, including process and GMP audits, laboratory testing, and data recording to ensure finished products meet specifications. You will identify quality issues and drive corrective actions with the team.

The role requires reading and interpreting procedures, basic lab instrument knowledge, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years in food plant quality or related role.
• Science background or lab exposure preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and procedures.
• Problem solving and teamwork skills required.
• Able to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and lab testing to ensure specs.
• Record data and report discrepancies.
• Calibrate measuring equipment and verify metal detectors.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and Food Safety Plan.
• Conduct environmental swabbing per schedule.
• Assist in investigations of out-of-compliance products.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Reading procedures

Independent work

Basic math

Record keeping

Computer skills

Quality testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Science background or lab experience

Tools

Water activity meter

Viscometer

Calibration instruments

Job description

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay $24.20/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Shift Schedule

Monday – Friday: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Job Purpose And Overview

As a Quality Assurance Technician I, you will be responsible for performing daily quality activities in the plant which includes but not limited to process audit, GMP audits, various in process or laboratory testing to ensure every ingredient and finished good meet product specifications. The Quality Technician is responsible for identifying quality issues, reporting them to the appropriate person and initiating the corrective action process.

What Does It Take to be a Quality Assurance Technician I at Dawn Foods?

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• 1 year of experience and/or equivalent education in supporting plants and assessing the effectiveness of plant quality and food safety programs
• Science or related background or lab experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to problem solve in variable situations
• Must be able to work well with others and independently
• Knowledge of basic lab equipment such as water activity, viscometers, etc.
• Basic math, record keeping and computer skills

What Will You Do as a Quality Assurance Technician I at Dawn Foods.

• Monitors and inspects and tests the products in process or in the lab. Ensures the products meet all specifications. Records all information and reports any discrepancies.
• Monitors and checks the calibration of measuring equipment and the operation of metal detectors to ensure proper operation. Reports any problems immediately.
• Performs formula audits and process audits, documents audit results.
• Monitors adherence to all food safety and quality programs including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices and the Food Safety Plan. Reports any problems to the appropriate Lead/Supervisor.
• Performs environmental swabbing as per the schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Assists in the investigation of out of compliance products
• Create a safe work environment by embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where all team members are treated equally and with respect
• Must be able to work in an environment where various allergens, including, but not limited to nuts, are received as shipments, mixed in ingredients, used as toppings, or baked into product. This will fluctuate based on business need.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Temperature fluctuates with the season – colder during the winter/warmer during the summer
• Working around heavy machinery – hearing protection required in production area
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, wheat, and soy.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Company Provided/Required PPE

• Non-slip shoes
• Gloves
• Hair Net
• Beard Net (if needed)
• Safety googles/ safety ear protection
• Additional PPE may be required

About Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.