Quality Assurance Tech II - Nights

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

 

PEOPLE.   PRODUCTS.  CUSTOMERS.

 

  

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay $26.55 per hour with $2/hr shift differential
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

 

 

Shift Schedule: Monday -  Saturday. 4:30 PM - 4:30 AM. Daily hours could be 8-12 hours, depending on the production schedule.

 

Job Purpose and Overview

As a Quality Assurance Technician II, you will be responsible for performing daily quality activities in the plant which includes but not limited to process audit, GMP audits, various in process or laboratory testing to ensure every ingredient and finished good meet product specifications.  The Quality Technician II is responsible for identifying quality issues, reporting them to the appropriate person and initiating the corrective action process.

 

What Does It Take to be a Quality Assurance Technician II at Dawn Foods? 

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.  

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

• 2 years of experience and/or equivalent education in supporting plants and assessing the effectiveness of plant quality and food safety programs
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 
• Successfully train/learn both wet & dry quality labs within six months of hire. 
• Knowledge of basic lab equipment such as water activity, viscometers, etc.
• Basic math, record keeping and computer skills
• PCQI Certified or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire/promotion.

 

What You'll Do as a Quality Assurance Technician II at Dawn Foods.

• Monitors and inspects and tests the products in process or in the lab.  Ensures the products meet all specifications.  Records all information and reports any discrepancies. 
• Monitors and checks the calibration of measuring equipment and the operation of metal detectors to ensure proper operation.  Reports any problems immediately.
• Performs formula audits and process audits, documents audit results.
• Monitors adherence to all food safety and quality programs including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices and the Food Safety Plan.  Reports any problems to the appropriate Lead/Supervisor.                                                                              
• Assist in the investigation related to customer complaints
• Performs environmental swabbing as per the schedule

• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Assists in the investigation of out of compliance products
• Create a safe work environment by embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where all team members are treated equally and with respect
• Must be able to work in an environment where various allergens, including, but not limited to nuts, are received as shipments, mixed in ingredients, used as toppings, or baked into product.  This will fluctuate based on business need.
• The QA Tech II will be expected to learn multiple positions within the QA tech role and rotate through those positions as needed by the