Quality Assurance (QA) Technicians

Izzio Artisan Bakery LLC•Broomfield, CO

23h•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Izzio Artisan Bakery is hiring experienced Quality Assurance Technicians to work at its bakery facility in Thornton, Colorado. The role works alongside production employees and the Quality Assurance Manager to conduct routine food safety and quality inspections and perform daily quality activities. These activities include assessing incoming materials and work in process, checking labeling, conducting final inspections, analyzing and testing finished products, and performing sanitation responsibilities. The position is on-site and has openings on either the first shift (3:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) or third shift (7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.). It reports to the QA Manager. The listed compensation range is $25–$27 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 1–2 years of Quality Assurance experience in an industrial food and/or beverage manufacturing environment.
Strong mathematical skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop reports and procedures.
Relevant quality line-control experience, including GMPs, Food Defense, and HACCP.
Basic computer skills, including use and editing of Microsoft Suite applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Good organizational skills.
Maintain regular, consistent attendance and punctuality.
Flexible schedule that may require weekends and holidays depending on the production schedule and business needs.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk within warehouse and plant environments.
Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and humidity levels typical of bakery operations.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Experience working with third-party audit companies.
Knowledge of GFSI quality standards.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct line audits to verify packaging, labeling, codes, unit weights, and processing parameters.
Monitor critical quality points and documentation.
Support, train, and review quality and sanitation controls and policies, including master sanitation schedules, internal and external audits, GMP, traceability, label compliance, SQF, HACCP, and Kosher and Organic certificate regulation adherence.
Administer and prepare documents, SOPs, regulatory programs, internal audit materials, and GMP-related materials.
Document GMP violations and ensure employees follow GMPs and good hygiene practices.
Communicate food quality and food safety issues to the QA Manager and Plant Management in a timely manner.
Participate in the facility self-inspection process.
Collect information and maintain daily production and receiving records, including waste records.
Oversee receipt of materials according to FSMA and SQF traceability guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.