Production Quality Assurance Technician

OUR STORY

Based in Wheeling, WV, the Ziegenfelder Company is a private, family-owned frozen novelty manufacturer that focuses on producing the highest quality frozen ice novelties, commonly referred to as twin pops. We are the largest manufacturer of twin pops in the country with production facilities in Wheeling, WV; Chino, CA; and Denver, CO.

The Ziegenfelder Company has averaged solid double-digit growth for the past 15 years while growing our tribe from 60 employees in one facility with three production lines to over 300 employees across three facilities and 10 production lines. Core to our success has always been making the highest quality, best tasting products in the market and selling them to valued customers at the best possible price. The Ziegenfelder Company owns and produces the brand Budget Saver, as well as, licensed and private labeled products for premiere retailers, such as Albertsons, Dollar General, Kroger, and Walmart. 24/7 operations in our three facilities, generates over 2.2 million pops per day.

Ziegenfelder’s growth and success is clearly due to our dedicated tribe. We value integrity, creativity and innovation, and are committed to positively impacting our workforce and the communities in which we live and work.

OUR VISION

Growing together, revolutionizing our company and bringing smiles to every home in America.

OUR MISSION

Making people smile with really cool treats.

OUR STRATEGY

Growing Better Together.

ZIEGGY ESSENTIALS – T.W.I.N.S.

Think Tribe First

Win by Always doing the Right Thing

Inspire Each Other

Nurture our Zieggy Economy

Serve Others

Essential Functions

A Ziegenfelder Quality Technician is responsible for:

· Ensuring that finished Ziegenfelder treats are ready for packaging by properly preparing raw material inputs, monitoring production processes, and inspecting final products to ensure customer satisfaction.

· Reviewing and documenting quality assurance processes and making recommendations for improvements.

· Manipulate a variety of stainless-steel hard pipes and flexible hosing to perform CIPs and batch processing.

· Participate in plant sanitation activities including floor scrubbing, drain cleaning, and other manual sanitation tasks.

· Participate in environmental monitoring program by collecting samples of finished product, work in progress, on equipment and around facility.

· Review and record microbiological data and report concerns and findings to Quality Manager.

· Use HMI to appropriately call ingredients for bulk processing and transfer of batches.

· Conducting production support to include mix making, equipment cleaning, product quality testing/sampling, and completion of the master sanitation schedule tasks.

· Verifying finished product meets quality standards of color, taste, quantity, wrap, and Rainbow Array.

· Adhering to HACCP, GMP, SOP, and SSOP programs and coordinating all documentation to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies, and procedures.

· Perform chemistry testing to ensure product specifications.

· Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and work cross-functionally with Production and Maintenance departments.

· Perform multiple quality checks and records results in the data control system as well as document batch records.

· Complete internal lab functions including environmental sampling and document completion.

· Conducting regular audits of documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder directives, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· One plus years within a food manufacturing facility, preferred.

· Preference will be given to Food Science, Food Technology Degree, or other related fields, however not required experience will be considered.

· Experience and training with Food Safety, HACCP, SQF, Sanitation (SSOP & GMP) and/or other food safety systems and Quality Assurance process improvement skills required. SQF certification preferred, but not required.

· Strong computer skills to include the use of Microsoft Office products.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Abilities

· Standing up to 12 hours per day.

· Moving and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, daily.

· Bending, twisting, reaching and grasping actions.

· Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chino, CA 91710 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20