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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 helpcustomers 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 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

About the Job

This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

4 - 12 hours shift, Monday - Saturday and occasional Sundays with two days off rotating each week. Built-in OT every paycheck.

Hours are 4:30am to 4:30pm

As a Quality Assurance Technician I, you will be responsible for performing daily quality activities in the plant which include but are not limited to process audits, GMP audits, and various in-process or laboratory tests to ensure every ingredient and finished good meets product specifications. The Quality Technician 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 I at Dawn Foods?

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

• 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.

What You'll Do as a Quality Assurance Technician I

• 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.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 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.

About Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."

About Dawn Foods

Dawn Foods provides high-quality bakery solutions to customers around the globe. With unmatched manufacturing and distribution capabilities, we bring together the knowledge, commitment, and innovation our customers deserve.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 35730