Quality Assurance Technician

Job Summary
About Us:
Founded in 1945, Ellison Bakery is a leading industrial bakery located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ellison produces cookies, snack bars, crunch and inclusion, and other products for the industrial market, foodservice industry, and retail and private label space.

Ellison Bakery credits ongoing growth to the commitment of its employees to excellence in all phases of the operation. Ellison Bakery believes that the only way to make the very best cookies is to hire the very best employees. It is their strategy to do just that and to let the employees apply the very best baking processes to the very best ingredients. Since only the best can make the best, Ellison Bakery prides itself on its most important asset, the employees.

Ellison Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Optical
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Matching
• Vacation Days
• Paid Personal Days Off
• Paid Holidays

Purpose:

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for monitoring the production process throughout the entire facility, aiding in product testing, and assisting in maintaining the food safety management system to help deliver a finished product that is not only safe to eat but meets all customer and internal specifications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow company policies related to all Quality and Food Safety programs to ensure the production of safe and quality products.
• Complete pre-operational inspections along with allergen testing to ensure equipment is clean and ready to run.
• Complete label verifications on products being produced to ensure all information is complete and accurate.
• Perform physical, chemical, and sensory testing on products being produced as assigned to confirm compliance to specifications and document data as necessary. Immediately take action for out of compliance checks as directed and monitor data for unfavorable trends.
• Monitor metal detectors and check weighers as assigned by company program and immediately take action for out of compliance checks as directed.
• Collect product samples throughout the shift for retained samples and required microbiological testing.
• Must be able to demonstrate and lead all Good Manufacturing Practices by example.
• Advise on and assist in controlling non-conforming product that does not meet quality parameters to ensure substandard product is not packed nor shipped to customers.
• Follows standard lab procedures.
• Work closely with production and other departments, suppliers, and customers to determine root cause of quality issues as they arise and participate in effective problem solving.
• Legibly complete and maintain well organized, detailed and progressive records.
• Support new product startups by working closely with production and research & development personnel.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel, both individually and in a team environment, and the ability to interface and communicate with production personnel, customers, regulatory agencies and management.
• Additional assignments performed may include: glass & hygiene inspections, bulk material receiving, incoming raw material inspections, collect and send out microbiological samples for testing, create Certificates of Analysis for customers, perform environmental swab testing, lead foreign material investigations, collect and review bulk system tailings, and perform equipment calibrations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Other:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Equipment Used:

• See skills work experience

Shift:

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Overtime and weekends may be required

Ellison Core Competencies:

The following Leadership Behaviors are important to the success of the organization.

• Collaboration Develops Others
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Motivating Others
• Integrity & Trust
• Peer Relationships

Skills/Work Experience Needed:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Computer knowledge and skills
• Communicate effectively with co-workers
• Work independently with self-management
• Effective decision making
• Read and write necessary quality documents
• Operate laboratory equipment

Ellison Bakery is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16