Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician II
Wage $20.50/hr
3rd Shift (10pm-6:30am)
Opportunity Overview
Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts?
Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!
Dessert Holdings is looking for a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Technician II to join our team based in Aurora, CO.
The FSQA Technician II is responsible for the verifying product process checks including weights, physical attributes, proper product assembly, PC or CCP, correct packaging and all quality check points.
This position is also responsible for understanding Quality Management Systems including SQF, HACCP, and GMP to ensure safety and quality of employees and products.
The job duties include responsibility for assuring food safety and quality for Steven Charles products.
This position is responsible for reporting any issues or threats related to food safety or quality to QA or production supervisor.
Job Responsibilities Performs process check verifications such as weight, height, width, length, diameter, perfect packaging etc on food samples at established frequency. Checks all CCP and other preventive controls such as temperature, metal and X-ray detectors timely to ensure food product safety. Checks the quality check points on different food product lines accurately and at established frequency to ensure compliance. Performs product reviews and sensory evaluation for taste, appearance and flavor on the production line. Aseptically collects food ingredients and finished food product samples for both microbiological laboratory and retain samples. Performs pre-op inspection on machines right the first time and swabbing to ensure machines are adequately cleaned and ready for production. Completes the required daily paperwork and ensure accuracy in data entry. Communicates to leads and supervisors when product is outside of established limits.
Follow instructions for increased monitoring or holding of product until the defect is corrected or reworked. Ensures that all work assigned is performed in accordance with written specifications, instructions, and requirements. Monitors labels to ensure they meet regulatory and customer requirements such as weights, inkjet, expiration date, lot codes, product identification and other requirements. Conducts in-house basic hygiene, GMP and food safety audits on assigned production lines to ensure compliance. Supports QA lead or designee in during quality issue investigations. Performs weigh scale calibrations daily or at set frequency. Ensures accuracy of data entry by other techs at the end of the day. Fills QA data on the customer portal. Performs all other duties as necessary Who You Are Ability to interpret and follow SOP's (standard operating procedures), instructions, Quality Management Software system. High School Diploma, GED or food safety, quality experience 1 or more years of QA experience in food manufacturing environment. Able to work in 3rd shift (10:00 pm to 06:30 am) Ability to use Microsoft Office programs Complete a report accurately. Strong attention to details Strong verbal and written communication skills Intermediate computer skills Available to work on some weekends and overtime About Dessert Holdings
Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service.
The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts.
Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Pay Range: $20.50 per hour