Quality Assurance Tech I - Days
Dawn Foods
- Denver, CO
- $23.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Industry-leading health insurance starts on Day 1!
- Competitive Pay $23/hr
- $1,000.00 Sign on Bonus
- 401k with employer match - immediate vesting!
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal days, sick days, and vacation days - prorated based on the date of hire
- Clean work environment
- Yearly boot allowance, uniforms and protective eye wear
- Family-owned business over 100 years in service
- An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions in English to follow safety precautions.
- 1 year of experience and/or equivalent education in supporting plants and assessing the effectiveness of plant quality and food safety programs.
- Knowledge of basic lab equipment such as water activity, viscometers, etc.
- Basic math, record-keeping, and computer skills.
- Monitors and inspects and tests the products in process or 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, and 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. Report any problems to the appropriate Lead/Supervisor.
- Always promotes and facilitates safe work practices.
- Takes appropriate actions to ensure the safety of all Dawn team members.
- 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 the product. This will fluctuate based on business needs.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls.
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- The employee is occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and regularly lift and/or move 5-10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, wheat, and soy.