Quality Assurance (QA) Technicians

Izzio Artisan Bakery•Thornton, CO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Izzio Artisan Bakery is hiring experienced Quality Assurance Technicians for its food production facility in Thornton, Colorado. Technicians work alongside production employees and the Quality Assurance Manager to conduct routine food safety and quality inspections, assess incoming materials and work in process, check labeling, perform final inspections and finished-product testing, and carry out sanitation responsibilities. The role is on-site and has first-shift (3:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.) and third-shift (7:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m.) schedules available. Pay is $25–$27 per hour. The position reports to the QA Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1–2 years of Quality Assurance experience in a food and/or beverage industrial 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 using and editing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Good organizational skills.
Maintain regular, consistent attendance and punctuality.
Flexible schedule that may require weekends and holidays depending on production schedules and business needs.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk in 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.

Responsibilities

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