Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift: 6:00 pm to 2:30 am)

Richelieu Foods; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Richelieu Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 2nd shift at their Beaver Dam, WI plant. This role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards through inspections and quality audits. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with previous manufacturing experience preferred. Competitive hourly pay plus shift premium and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Food experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Inspections including Pre-Operative and Food Safety.
• Conduct ATP swab tests and calibrate lab equipment.
• Perform Quality Audits and report food safety concerns.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to identify, define, and solve problems

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift: 6:00 pm to 2:30 am)

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Richelieu Foods, Inc., a Freiberger Group Company, is a leading supplier of high-quality food products to the private label and food service industries. The company has locations across the Midwest with two manufacturing centers that produce frozen & deli pizza, and pizza crusts.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician (2 nd Shift) at our Beaver Dam, WI manufacturing plant. The position reports to the QA Supervisor. The hours of the position are 6:00 pm to 2:30 am.

The compensation for this role is $19.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for 2 nd shift premium pay of $1.50 per hour plus overtime compensation. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Perform Inspections including Pre-Operative and Food Safety – document and communicate results.
• Perform Daily Operating Inspections as needed to assure compliance with GMP’s and USDA requirements.
• Perform Magnet and Metal Detector Record Checks inform Supervisor of deficiencies.
• Conduct ATP swab tests – Daily and Weekly Line Swabs.
• Calibrate Lab Scale, pH meter, salt analyzer.
• Conduct Organic start-up tests including assurance that documentation of no unauthorized cleaner was used, line was triple rinsed and pH 7 on line.
• Daily review of previous days HACCP records.
• Change thermometer recorder charts as needed.
• Perform Quality Audits – including Quality systems, production scales and salt analyzers, document and communicate findings.
• Preform In-bound checks and check COA’s to assure they meet requirements.
• Keep stock of Laboratory and Production supplies as directed.
• Liaison with USDA.
• Distribute weekly Code Date Sheets on a timely basis.
• Report and Follow-Up on Food Safety and Food Quality concerns.
• Perform Pizza Line Coverage checks.
• Notifies Supervisor of all down times.
• Follows and enforces all Food Safety PPE/GMP requirements and reports any concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Food experience preferred
  
  

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to interact and to manage conflict in stressful situations while maintaining composure and perspective.
• The ability to identify, define, and solve problems.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
• A sense of accountability for results.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with employees.
• Ability to read and understand formula sheets.
  
  

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial truck. The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  
  

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds.
  
  

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job.It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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