Quality Assurance Technician - Nights - Edgerton, KS
The Hershey Company•Edgerton, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
The QA Technician is responsible for HACCP monitoring, in-house quality inspections and audits, performance of receiving inspections, and approval of finished goods for shipment. This team member will be a key provider in assurance that manufacturing processes comply with applicable certification standards as well as work towards the creation of a world-class manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Ability to obtain Quality Assurance Technician certification through ASQ
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Basic understanding of mathematical principles and the ability to interpret numerical data
- HACCP certification or ability to achieve such certification
- Demonstrative ability to interact with operations personnel
- Ability to effectively operate test equipment
- Ability to be objective in data interpretation
- Ability to be objective in personal interactions
- Ability to focus on process and not people when seeking corrective action to operational challenges
Responsibilities
- Adherence to all applicable FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
- Completion of all required paperwork and forms in an accurate and timely manner
- Objective evaluation of products and processes
- Work closely with operations personnel to achieve company initiatives
- Timely review of records generated by operations team members for accuracy and validity
- Development and implementation effective records retention program
- Inspection of incoming raw materials
- Inspection of finished products prior to release to warehouse
- Identification of areas for improvement in the Food Safety and Quality Management System
- Performance of audits activities for verification to established policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Effective communication between the quality function and operations
- Flexibility in regard to work schedule as needed
- Performance of required environmental testing
- Management of special projects and performance of other duties as directed
- Inspection and participation in sanitation processes as necessary
- Other related activities as assigned
Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1!
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
