Quality Assurance Technician (3rd Shift)

Nature's Bakery; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift. This role involves monitoring quality assurance and food safety activities, conducting tests on products throughout the production process, and compiling statistical data to ensure product reliability. The company values growth and offers incredible benefits, including health insurance at a low cost and opportunities for career progression. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality, this position could be your next step in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid short-term disability

Paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Benefits and Discounts

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of quality assurance standards and protocols.
• Experience in food safety documentation and testing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality assurance and food safety activities.
• Perform tests and inspections during production.
• Document key metrics for data analysis.

Skills

Quality Assurance Standards

Food Safety Documentation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Certification

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician (3rd Shift)

Quality Assurance Technician
Shift Available: 3rd @ 10:30p - 6:30a
Pay: Starting at $18 per hour + --- $500 sign-on bonus --- 5% bonus for meeting quarterly goals --- Overtime and Other Incentives
2nd + 3rd shift earns a shift differential- $1.25 per hour extra*

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you are an essential team member responsible for monitoring all quality assurance and food safety activities, and carrying out corrections for improving quality departmental functions. You will test and inspect products at various stages of the production process. You will compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

What will you get to do?

• Provide support to the Quality Assurance Management team.
• Achieve quality assurance operational objectives.
• Perform tests at specified stages in the production process. Test products for a variety of qualities such as temperature, defects, code dates, etc., record results, review records and reports for accuracy and completion.
• Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Complete special projects assigned.
• Quality analysis of incoming dry goods for production. Verification of specifications before startup and throughout production processes.
• Problem solving on quality issues with production and other teams.
• Documentation of key metrics for data analysis. Maintenance of calibration and logs of all laboratory instruments.
• General analysis and sampling of production samples. Collection of retention samples.

Why would you want this job?

• Growth Opportunities (Career Progression). We believe in developing people and careers. Our approach? Enhancing personal and professional lives with our commitment to growth through encouragement, acknowledgement and a focus on promoting from within.
• Incredible benefits (health insurance is $10!) + attainable bonuses. Air conditioned & safe working environment.
• Our Health & Wellness platform continues to grow.

Experience that will help you succeed

• Basic understanding of quality assurance standards and protocols.
• Food Safety & documentation experience
• Previous experience in similar role, with specific types of testing (manual, automated, performance) relevant to the industry.
• Familiarity with the 4 points of QA.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Food/Beverage manufacturing experience a bonus.

What we offer you

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vests on day 1 of eligibility.
• Paid vacation (40 hours).
• Paid time off (40 hours).
• Holiday pay (11 days).
• Paid short-term disability.
• Paid life insurance.
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts.
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

EEO

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

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