Quality Assurance Technician- Whitestown Plant at The Hershey Company in Whitestown, Indiana

Job Description:

Location: Whitestown, IN

At the Hershey Salty Snacks Company, we make brands that people love. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet, salty or a tasty twist of both, we offer a number of snacks to meet your needs. With our most recent acquisition, we are excited to be able to continue to deliver more Salty options, including Skinny Pop. Behind each moment of goodness is a diverse team focused on being part of something bigger. Come be a part of our dynamic team in Whitestown, IN as a Quality Technician!

Pay

• Starting at $26.50/hour


• $3 shift differential for overnight shift


• Bi-weekly Pay

Total Rewards

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision) starting Day 1


• 401 (k) Retirement Plan, with generous company match


• Paid Time Off

Shifts

• Orientation Week: Schedule will be provided prior to start date


• Schedule: 2-2-2 schedule. 12 hour night shift: 5:45PM to 6:00AM

Candidate Process

Please note - communication will be through phone, email and text. To be considered, you must have access to a valid email address.

• Qualified candidates will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview


• Post offer background and drug screen required

Job Summary

The purpose of the Quality Assurance Technician is to ensure a quality product is being produced at all times. Direct and coordinate quality assurance programs. Execute quality control procedures, policies and control quality of and production efforts. The Quality Assurance Technician is also responsible to detect any problems that arise before, during, and after production.

Responsibilities

• Stop production if serious quality or food safety defects are present.


• Maintain quality assurance standard operating procedures in Safety chain.


• Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency (Safety Chain, HARPC, HACCP, and HACQP plans).


• Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.


• Analyze quality control test results and data and provide feedback and interpretation to management or staff necessary for operational decisions.


• Document organizational or operational procedures.


• Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.


• Confer with organizational team members to accomplish work activities to ensure daily quality is maintained.


• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.


• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained in accordance to SQF


• Train Team members on Quality Assurance best practices

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree a plus


• HARPC and/or HACCP Training Certificate a plus


• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)


• Ability to work and stand in a warm environment for long periods of time


• Strong attention to detail and ability to read, understand and follow standard operating procedures and instructions


• Ability to work with minimal direction and demonstrate problem solving techniques


• Ability to work independently


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.

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