Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift (10pm -6am Mon - Fri)

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician Department: Food Safety and Quality Assurance Reports To: Manager, FSQA Site: US Waffle - Hazelwood FLSA Status: Full Time; Non-Exempt Summary Cérélia's newly established Frozen Breakfast Business Unit is driving an ambitious growth strategy, backed by two manufacturing facilities: US Waffle in Liberty, SC, and in Hazelwood, MO. To effectively support the rapid scaling of operations at our state-of-the-art Hazelwood facility, Cérélia is seeking a dynamic and skilled Quality Assurance Technician to join our team in Hazelwood, MO. Key Mandates Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and company standardsDrive a culture of food safety and quality across the facilityPromote continuous improvement practices and initiativesMaintain accurate and timely documentation for traceability and verificationEscalate and help resolve issues impacting product safety, legality, or quality Key Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Food Safety and Compliance: Conduct internal audits and equipment calibrations to verify food safety and product qualityInvestigate deviations, consumer complaints, and assist with root cause analysisFollow and enforce programs and policies that support SQF, regulatory, company, and customer standardsSupport the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the SQF systemReview production records and documents for completeness, accuracy, and complianceCollaborate with other departments to implement corrective and preventive actions QA/QC Duties: Perform timely qualitative and quantitative testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goodsAccurately document test results and maintain records for traceabilityTroubleshoot testing instruments and support evaluation of test methodsAssist with validation of production lines and equipmentEscalate food safety and quality issues and assist with root cause and corrective action (RCA) efforts Health & Safety: Perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately to support optimal plant performanceAdhere to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and serve as an active member of safety initiatives JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 2 years of quality assurance experience (food manufacturing preferred)High School diploma or Equivalent requiredAssociate or bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field preferredKnowledge of food safety, microbiology, and sanitation conceptsFamiliarity with regulatory certifications (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free) preferredProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Communication and Analytical Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to apply mathematical reasoning to practical situationsHighly organized with excellent troubleshooting and prioritization skillsAble to think critically in a fast-paced environment Other Skills and Physical Demands: Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionCapable of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting for extended periodsAbility to lift and move up to 50 poundsInteracts professionally with honesty, integrity, and respect WORK ENVIRONMENT This position works in a manufacturing setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. The employee is exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Exposure to flour, oil, heat, cold and normal production chemicals, and hazardsHair nets, ear plugs/muffs, gloves, boots, aprons and/or safety glasses/goggles may be required. Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, shoulder-to-overhead and pushing/pulling/carrying. Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend/twist neck and back; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands. Ability to tolerate humid, wet working environments with temperatures up to 100 degrees F. OTHER DUTIES 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 POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a Full Time, permanent positionNon-Exempt position 40 hours per week, and it may require working additional hours depending on business need requirements TRAVEL None Powered by JazzHR 7fcXieJGdU