Quality Assurance Technician

The-Ziegenfelder-Company-; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,237,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziegenfelder seeks a Quality Technician to support the QA program in our Denver facility. You will prepare raw materials, monitor processes, inspect finished products, and ensure packaging readiness for distribution.

You will review QA documentation, participate in sanitation, collect samples for environmental monitoring, and report findings to the Quality Manager. Proficiency with MS Office and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• One plus years within a food manufacturing facility or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure finished Ziegenfelder treats are ready for packaging by properly preparing raw material inputs and monitoring production processes.

Skills

Food Safety

HACCP

SQF

Sanitation (SSOP & GMP)

Microsoft Office

Quality Assurance

Communication

Education

Food Science or Food Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential FunctionsA Ziegenfelder Quality Technician is responsible for:Ensuring that finished Ziegenfelder treats are ready for packaging by properly preparing raw material inputs, monitoring production processes, and inspecting final products to ensure customer satisfaction.Reviewing and documenting quality assurance processes and making recommendations for improvements.Manipulate a variety of stainless-steel hard pipes and flexible hosing to perform CIPs and batch processing.Participate in plant sanitation activities including floor scrubbing, drain cleaning, and other manual sanitation tasks.Participate in environmental monitoring program by collecting samples of finished product, work in progress, on equipment and around facility.Review and record microbiological data and report concerns and findings to Quality Manager.Use HMI to appropriately call ingredients for bulk processing and transfer of batches.Conducting production support to include mix making, equipment cleaning, product quality testing/sampling, and completion of the master sanitation schedule tasks.Verifying finished product meets quality standards of color, taste, quantity, wrap, and Rainbow Array.Adhering to HACCP, GMP, SOP, and SSOP programs and coordinating all documentation to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies, and procedures.Perform chemistry testing to ensure product specifications.Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and work cross-functionally with Production and Maintenance departments.Perform multiple quality checks and records results in the data control system as well as document batch records.Complete internal lab functions including environmental sampling and document completion.Conducting regular audits of documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies, and procedures.Qualifications and Education RequirementsOne plus years within a food manufacturing facility, preferred.Preference will be given to Food Science, Food Technology Degree, or other related fields, however not required experience will be considered.Experience and training with Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP) and/or other food safety systems and Quality Assurance process improvement skills required. SQF certification preferred, but not required.Strong computer skills to include the use of Microsoft Office products.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Physical AbilitiesStanding up to 12 hours per day.Moving and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, daily.Bending, twisting, reaching and grasping actions.Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.Work ScheduleOvernights (10:00 pm to 6:00 am).Compensation$21.50 to $23.50, depending on experienceWho We AreThe Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.