Quality Assurance Technician - Edgerton, KS

Location: Edgerton, Kansas

 

We are mixing up something new in Edgerton, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become part of our team in the Edgerton, KS location.

 

Pay: 

 

• Starting pay is $23.00/hr

• Shift differential of $2/hr for overnight shifts

• Overtime Potential!

 

Total Rewards:

 

• 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

 

Shifts: 

 

•  C shift: 5 pm - 5 am; 12 HR - 1st week: Sunday - Tuesday; 2nd week: Sunday - Wednesday
•  Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.

 

Candidate Process: 

 

Please note-communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email

• Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview
• Post-Offer Background Check required
• Drug Screen required

 

Job Summary:

 

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.

 

 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
• Other related activities as assigned

 

Position Qualifications:

 

• 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

 

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

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.

 

The Hershey Company