Quality Assurance Technician

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings Inc. is seeking a proactive Quality Assurance Technician for our Le Center, MN facility. The role focuses on ensuring products meet quality and safety standards through daily inspections and cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will have food production experience, sharp attention to detail, and strong communication skills to support continuous improvement and compliance with GMP and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to processes.
• Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections to verify product quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and GMPs.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and coordinate with production and QA teams.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate deviations to appropriate departments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Flexibility

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician

Hours-Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm, there is a $3 shift differential for this shift.
Location: Le Center, Mn

The Role:

We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to ensure our production processes and products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This role involves conducting daily inspections, verifying compliance with food safety standards, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating across departments to maintain our commitment to excellence.

What You'll Bring:

The ideal candidate will have experience in food production, strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for upholding quality standards. Proficiency in MS Office and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities are key.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies and Willamette Valley Pie Co.. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.