Quality Assurance Tech II - Nights
- Denver, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
- Competitive Pay $26.55 per hour with $2/hr shift differential
- 401(K) + company match
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Professional training
- Family-owned business over 100 years in service
- An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- 2 years of experience and/or equivalent education in supporting plants and assessing the effectiveness of plant quality and food safety programs
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Successfully train/learn both wet & dry quality labs within six months of hire.
- Knowledge of basic lab equipment such as water activity, viscometers, etc.
- Basic math, record keeping and computer skills
- PCQI Certified or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire/promotion.
- Monitors and inspects and tests the products in process or in the lab. Ensures the products meet all specifications. Records all information and reports any discrepancies.
- Monitors and checks the calibration of measuring equipment and the operation of metal detectors to ensure proper operation. Reports any problems immediately.
- Performs formula audits and process audits, documents audit results.
- Monitors adherence to all food safety and quality programs including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices and the Food Safety Plan. Reports any problems to the appropriate Lead/Supervisor.
- Assist in the investigation related to customer complaints
- Performs environmental swabbing as per the schedule
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- Assists in the investigation of out of compliance products
- Create a safe work environment by embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where all team members are treated equally and with respect
- Must be able to work in an environment where various allergens, including, but not limited to nuts, are received as shipments, mixed in ingredients, used as toppings, or baked into product. This will fluctuate based on business need.
- The QA Tech II will be expected to learn multiple positions within the QA tech role and rotate through those positions as needed by the plant.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 35 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
- Temperature fluctuates with the season - colder during the winter/warmer during the summer
- Working around heavy machinery - hearing protection required in production area
- Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, wheat, and soy.
- Non-slip shoes
- Gloves
- Hair Net
- Beard Net (if needed)
- Safety googles/ safety ear protection
- Additional PPE may be required