Specialist- Product

Reser's Fine Foods; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with discretionary match

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Reser's Fine Foods is seeking a detail‑oriented QA/quality control professional to monitor and audit the product manufacturing process, ensuring adherence to recipes and specifications. The role focuses on inspecting ingredients, weights, temperatures, and labeling, with samples sent to the lab for analysis.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of food manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and basic PC skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of food manufacturing experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates or technical degree is preferred.
• Basic PC skills are required.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors food manufacturing processes to ensure product quality.
• Audits product mixes and final batches for correct ingredient levels and adherence to the customer or company recipe.
• Evaluates raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using recognized product identification tools and processes.
• Audits product labeling to ensure compliance with customer or company specifications.
• Audits net weights and finished product temperatures.
• Inspects product texture and consistency.
• Obtains samples from each mix for laboratory analysis.
• Reports deviations to production and Quality Assurance management for resolution.
• Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Auditing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or technical degree preferred

Job description

General Summary

Monitors and audits the product manufacturing process to ensure product quality.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees.

Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors food manufacturing processes to ensure product quality.
• Audits product mixes and final batches for the correct ingredient levels and adherence to the customer or company recipe.
• Evaluates raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using recognized product identification tools and processes.
• Audits product labeling to ensure compliance of customer or company specifications.
• Audits net weights and finished product temperatures.
• Inspects product texture and consistency.
• Obtains samples from each mix for laboratory analysis.
• Reports deviations to production and Quality Assurance management for resolution.
• Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Job Specifications

• 1+ years of food manufacturing experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates or technical degree is preferred.
• Basic PC skills are required.
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25F to 110F.
• Requires walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

Recipe for Success

Reser's is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser's has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser's family of brands include Reser's American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser's operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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