Quality Assurance (QA) Technicians

Izzio Artisan Bakery LLC•Broomfield, CO

22h•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Izzio Artisan Bakery, America's #1 Sourdough Artisan Bakery and the fastest-growing brand in its market, is expanding to its second facility in Thornton, CO. They are seeking experienced Quality Assurance Technicians (Food Production) to join their team. These technicians will work alongside production employees and the Quality Assurance Manager, conducting routine food safety and quality assurance inspections. Their daily tasks include assessing incoming materials, in-process work, labeling, final inspections, testing finished products, and performing sanitation responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have a minimum of 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 resulting in the development of reports and procedures.
Relevant quality line control experience. Including GMP’s, Food Defense and HACCP
Basic computer skills including use and editing of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Good organizational skills
Maintain regular, consistent attendance & punctuality.
Must have a 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 lbs.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and humidity levels typical of bakery operations

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Experience in working with 3rd Party audit companies.
GFSI quality standards knowledge a plus
Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Conducts line audits to verify correct packaging, labeling, codes, unit weights, and processing parameters.
Monitor critical quality points and documentation.
Provide support, training and review of quality and sanitation controls as well as policies to ensure they are effectively in place. These include master sanitation schedules, internal and external audits; GMP, Traceability, label compliance, SQF, HACCP, Kosher and Organic certificate regulation adherence.
Administration, document preparation, SOP’s, Regulatory and other related programs (Internal Audit, GMPs).
Responsible for documenting GMP violations and ensuring employees follow GMPs and good hygiene practices.
Responsible for communicating food quality and food safety issues to QA Manager and Plant Management in a timely manner.
Participate in facility self-inspection process.
Collect information, keep daily production and receiving records. Keep track of waste records.
Oversees the receiving of materials according to FSMA, and SQF traceability guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries (commensurate with experience) and other recognition dependent upon role.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you and your family covered.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling where possible.
Ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and pathways to advance your career.
Weekly take-home bread.
Occasional team meal.
First tastes of our innovation.
Coffee is provided at the office.
Opportunities to recognize peers via our Employee Portal Recognition & Rewards.