Quality Assurance Technician - Edgerton Plant

Hershey Company; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician for their Edgerton facility. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring that manufacturing processes meet rigorous quality standards and comply with health regulations. Your responsibilities will include conducting inspections, monitoring HACCP protocols, and collaborating with operations to enhance product quality. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to creating a world-class manufacturing atmosphere. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about quality assurance in food production, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Shift Differential Pay

Onsite interview scheduling

Drug Screen required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, with HACCP certification preferred.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with operations personnel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HACCP monitoring and quality inspections to ensure compliance.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products before release to warehouse.

Skills

Quality Assurance

HACCP

Mathematical Principles

Data Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Test Equipment

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician - Edgerton Plant

Posted Date: Mar 12, 2025

Requisition Number: 124660

Hershey Salty Snacks is currently hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team in Edgerton, KS. The QA Technician is responsible for HACCP monitoring, in-house quality inspections and audits, performance of receiving inspections, and approval of finished goods for shipment. This team member will be a key provider in assurance that manufacturing processes comply with applicable certification standards as well as work towards creation of a world-class manufacturing environment.

Pay:

Starting pay is $22.00 + $2.00 Shift Differential for eligible shifts.

Total Rewards:

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match.

Shifts:

Day shifts available - 12 hr shifts. Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.

Candidate Process:

Please note - communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email.

• Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview.
• Drug Screen required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adherence to all applicable FDA health and OSHA safety regulations.
• Completion of all required paperwork and forms in an accurate and timely manner.
• Objective evaluation of products and processes.
• Work closely with operations personnel to achieve company initiatives.
• Timely review of records generated by operations team members for accuracy and validity.
• Development and implementation of an effective records retention program.
• Inspection of incoming raw materials.
• Inspection of finished products prior to release to warehouse.
• Identification of areas for improvement in the Food Safety and Quality Management System.
• Performance of audit activities for verification to established policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Effective communication between the quality function and operations.
• Flexibility in regard to work schedule as needed.
• Performance of required environmental testing.
• Management of special projects and performance of other duties as directed.
• Inspection and participation in sanitation processes as necessary.
• Other related activities as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain Quality Assurance Technician certification through ASQ.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic understanding of mathematical principles and the ability to interpret numerical data.
• HACCP certification or ability to achieve such certification.
• Demonstrative ability to interact with operations personnel.
• Ability to effectively operate test equipment.
• Ability to be objective in data interpretation.
• Ability to be objective in personal interactions.
• Ability to focus on process and not people when seeking corrective action to operational challenges.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift.
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.