Quality Assurance Technician

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products meet established quality standards through the execution of quality control procedures on raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products. This role also includes verifying food safety and quality SOPs, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Shift Schedule: Overnight: 2am - 10am; Monday-Friday

Primary Responsibilities

• Finished Product Testing in a bakery setting
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of the bake lab (counters, instrumentation, supplies)
• Perform bake test according to recipe specifications and evaluate product performance
• Record all test results, finished product spreadsheet or any other database as required for analytical, bake testing
• Maintain retain rotation and logs
• Monitor receipt of incoming raw materials, product labels and manufacturing products to assure adherence to quality policies and procedures
• perform plant and Line checks
• Apply hold tags to all permanent holds, maintain hold file and update SAP to reflect status of all held product at any given time
• Keep the turnaround time according to the specifications
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in root cause analysis and follow CAPA list: Provide technical guidance for diagnostic working with R&D, tools for root cause
• Good Lab Practices
• Daily documented verification/calibration of all instrumentation
• Practice technical analysis such as pH and other applicable testing

Requirements

• At least 2 years or related work experience in similar setting
• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Control Technology, Microbiology, Food Science) is preferred; may consider other education with related experience
• Proficient in MS Office applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint; SAP required
• Adherence to Puratos dress code and PPE policies
• Excellent written & verbal skills
• Completion of SQF, GMP, and SOP training strongly preferred
• Physical Demands: Occasional sitting, climbing/balancing, stooping/twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, push/pull, reaching, and gripping; frequent standing, walking; occasionally lift up to 50 lbs; frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs
• Environmental Conditions: occasional working at heights, exposure to hazards, working with machinery, frequently working with uneven ground, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, exposure to dust/fumes

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You which includes:

Compensation:

• Compensation for this role is hourly and will be based on your experience, skills, and location, with a typical range between $24.69/HR and $30.87/HR.
• This role is eligible for a targeted annual bonus equal to $3500. Final bonus payouts are determined by both individual and company performance.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage starts the first of the month—no waiting period
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year
• Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Lifestyle Spending Account

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”