Quality Assurance Tech I- Days

_ Dawn Foods • Louisville, KY

2d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success. _ Why work for Dawn Foods? PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS. As a Quality Assurance Technician I, you will be responsible for performing daily quality activities in the plant which includes but not limited to process audit, GMP audits, various in process or laboratory testing to ensure every ingredient and finished good meet product specifications. The Quality Technician is responsible for identifying quality issues, reporting them to the appropriate person and initiating the corrective action process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to problem solve in variable situations
• Must be able to work well with others and independently
• Knowledge of basic lab equipment such as water activity, viscometers, etc.
• Basic math, record keeping and computer skills

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience and/or equivalent education in supporting plants and assessing the effectiveness of plant quality and food safety programs preferred
• Science or related background preferred
• Lab experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay $20.50 per hour
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED