Quality Assurance Tech I- Nights

Dawn Foods Ltd.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid holidays (10)

Paid Time Off

Professional training

Long history family-owned business

Job summary

Dawn Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician I for the Denver Manufacturing Plant on the nights shift. You will perform daily quality activities, including audits, in-process and lab testing to ensure ingredients and finished goods meet specifications.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of related experience, and familiarity with basic lab equipment. You will help identify issues, report them, and support corrective actions in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of experience in supporting plants and food safety programs.
• Science 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and inspects and tests the products in process or in the lab. Ensures the products meet all specifications.
• Monitors and checks the calibration of measuring equipment and the operation of metal detectors.
• Performs formula audits and process audits, documents audit results.
• Monitors adherence to food safety and quality programs including GMPs and the Food Safety Plan.
• Performs environmental swabbing as per the schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Assists in investigating out of compliance products.
• Create a safe work environment that respects diverse team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Water activity meter

Viscometer

Job description

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Job Title: Quality Assurance Tech I- Nights

Facility: Denver Manufacturing Plant

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States

Workplace Type: Onsite

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we helpcustomers 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.

Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Competitive Pay $24.20 per hour with Shift Differential of $2.00
• 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

Rotational Schedule Monday-Saturday 4:30PM-4:30AM (Initial training will be on dayshift)

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
• 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

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.