Quality Assurance Tech I - Afternoon Shift

Dawn Foods•Denver, CO

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician I performs daily quality activities in the plant, including process and Good Manufacturing Practices audits, in-process and laboratory testing, and checks to ensure ingredients and finished products meet specifications. The role identifies and reports quality issues and initiates or assists with corrective action and investigations of out-of-compliance products. The position also monitors food safety and quality programs, records and reports test and audit results, checks equipment calibration and metal detector operation, and performs scheduled environmental swabbing. This role works Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The employee must be able to work around allergens, including nuts and other ingredients, and in a production environment with heavy machinery. Seasonal temperature changes occur in the work area, and hearing protection is required in production areas. Company-provided or required PPE includes non-slip shoes, gloves, a hair net, a beard net if needed, and safety goggles and/or hearing protection; additional PPE may be required.

Requirements

One year of experience and/or equivalent education supporting plants and assessing the effectiveness of plant quality and food safety programs.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to problem-solve in variable situations.
Ability to work well independently and with others.
Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment, such as water activity meters and viscometers.
Basic math, record-keeping, and computer skills.
Ability to work in an environment where allergens, including nuts, may be received, mixed into ingredients, used as toppings, or baked into products.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting or moving 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Science or related background, or laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor, inspect, and test products in process or in the laboratory to ensure they meet specifications.
Record quality information and report discrepancies.
Monitor and check measuring equipment calibration and metal detector operation, and promptly report problems.
Perform formula audits and process audits and document audit results.
Monitor adherence to food safety and quality programs, including Good Manufacturing Practices and the Food Safety Plan, and report problems to the appropriate Lead or Supervisor.
Perform environmental swabbing according to the schedule.
Assist in investigating out-of-compliance products.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Help create a safe work environment by embracing diversity and treating team members equally and respectfully.