Quality Assurance Technician
About The Position
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family, a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. We offer opportunities for career growth and development within an energetic team that values respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability. Our consumer brands include two-bite® brand, two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™. This role is responsible for the quality of the product and packaging sold to consumers. The QA Technician will focus on the quality of the production process, maintenance of standard processes to prevent adulteration or contamination of product, testing of product attributes and packaging integrity, regulatory compliance, and facility sanitation. The position will also provide direction to hourly and salaried lab technicians and sanitation workers.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in food science, Microbiology or related discipline
- 1-3 years quality assurance experience in food manufacturing is a must
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, delegate and follow-up
- Demonstrated ability to identify potential issues and resolve complex problems
- High personal energy level/resilient in nature
- High degree of emotional maturity and integrity
- Superior leadership skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to work independently for majority of the day
- Must have reliable transportation to travel within Give & Go plant locations
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership in the areas of food safety and quality systems
- Provide leadership to the plant on all product safety programs and issues
- Accountable for product quality by conducting regular checks as per procedure and educating production personnel on product quality standards
- Accountable for ingredient and packaging meeting specifications prior to use in production
- Responsible for food safety within the facility
- Responsible to follow Give and Go’s quality and food safety standards
- Analyze and maintain the quality of all products, as per set procedures
- Perform audits to assure compliance to GMP and company standards
- Responsible for ensuring the highest level in product and package quality while operating within product usage and budgetary guidelines
- Act as a role model for safety in the workplace
- Recommend changes in manufacturing practices and/or production flow to ensure product safety
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
