Quality Assurance Technician - Lawrence, KS

Location: Lawrence, KS

We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest quality of 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 a part of our team in the Lawrence, KS location.

Pay:

• Starting at $23.00/hr
• Receive $2.00 shift differential for overnights

• Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment

Total Rewards:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match
• Paid Time Off

Shifts:

Please note that this person will start on a Tuesday - Saturday, 8 pm to 4:30 am, with the understanding that they will be moved to the 12-hour shift of C or D crew after being adequately trained. Shift determination will be made by the plant.

• 12-hour shift:
• C crew: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat; Sun, Wed, Thurs (6 pm-6 am) OR D crew: Sun, Wed, Thurs; Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat; (6 pm-6 am)
• Working 3 days one week: Sun, Wed, Thurs, and 4 days next week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat.

Candidate Process:

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

• Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone screen.
• Post-offer background check and 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 Functions/Duties and 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
• Using computer and tablets
• Adhering to all GMP's, both personal and operational
• Flexibility regarding work schedule as needed
• Inspection and participation in sanitation processes
• Management of special projects and performance or other duties as directed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 months related experience
• 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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
• Agility of both hands and all fingers to push, pull, grasp, touch and feel.
• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination.
• Talk/communicate and hear.

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 lost of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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