Quality Assurance Technician (Weekend nights 12 hour shifts)

Nature's Bakery; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality and safety in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. You'll play a crucial role in monitoring quality assurance activities, conducting tests, and analyzing data to maintain high standards. With a commitment to employee growth and an array of incredible benefits, this position offers a supportive and safe working environment. Join a team that values your contributions and provides opportunities for career advancement while ensuring the highest quality in food production.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality assurance and food safety activities.
• Perform tests and inspections at various production stages.
• Compile and evaluate statistical data for quality maintenance.

Skills

Quality Assurance Standards

Food Safety Documentation

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician (Weekend nights 12 hour shifts)

Quality Assurance Technician
Shift Available: 6pm-6am Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Pay: Starting at $20 per hour plus 1.25 differential

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 veston 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

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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.

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