Quality Assurance Technician - Day Shift - Mon - Thurs
About The Position
Cérélia's newly established Frozen Breakfast Business Unit is driving an ambitious growth strategy, backed by two manufacturing facilities: US Waffle in Liberty, SC, and in Hazelwood, MO. To effectively support the rapid scaling of operations at our state-of-the-art Hazelwood facility, Cérélia is seeking a dynamic and skilled Quality Assurance Technician to join our team in Hazelwood, MO. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for upholding product quality and food safety within assigned production areas by adhering to regulatory, company, and customer requirements. The position ensures all products meet established specifications, supports root cause investigations and corrective actions for deviations, and partners with cross-functional teams to sustain compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety, food safety, and quality initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of quality assurance experience (food manufacturing preferred)
- High School diploma or Equivalent required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to apply mathematical reasoning to practical situations
- Highly organized with excellent troubleshooting and prioritization skills
- Able to think critically in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Capable of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Interacts professionally with honesty, integrity, and respect
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field preferred
- Knowledge of food safety, microbiology, and sanitation concepts
- Familiarity with regulatory certifications (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free) preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Responsibilities
- Conduct internal audits and equipment calibrations to verify food safety and product quality
- Investigate deviations, consumer complaints, and assist with root cause analysis
- Follow and enforce programs and policies that support SQF, regulatory, company, and customer standards
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the SQF system
- Review production records and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
- Collaborate with other departments to implement corrective and preventive actions
- Perform timely qualitative and quantitative testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
- Accurately document test results and maintain records for traceability
- Troubleshoot testing instruments and support evaluation of test methods
- Assist with validation of production lines and equipment
- Escalate food safety and quality issues and assist with root cause and corrective action (RCA) efforts
- Perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately to support optimal plant performance
- Adhere to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and serve as an active member of safety initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
