Quality Assurance Technician - Dot's Pretzels - Edgerton, KS

Job Location: Edgerton, KS

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician serves in maintaining the Food Safety and Quality Management System. Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, HACCP monitoring, in-house quality inspections and audits, performance of receiving inspections, and approval of finished goods for shipment. This team member will get the opportunity to be a critical contributor to development of policies, procedures, and specifications. This team member will be a key provider in assurance that manufacturing processes comply with applicable certification standards as well as work towards creation of a world-class manufacturing environment. Must be available to work: Sun-Tue/Sun-Wed, 11am to 11pm -OR- Wed-Sat/Thur-Sat, 11am-11pm. Alternating every other Wednesday off.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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
• Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management
• Represent self and company in a professional and positive manner
• Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of Dot's Pretzels
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner

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
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures