QA Lab Technician
About this role
Evaluate fresh products during active production runs and communicate results.
Evaluate frozen historical product samples from all Alpha Baking plants and report findings.
Manage shelf-life and mold studies, including sample tracking, recordkeeping, and reporting.
Enact hold procedures and manage associated documentation.
Act as a cross-functional employee with other QA duties as needed, and provide coverage across all shifts during vacations, absences, and staffing shortages.
Measure and document product quality attributes including weight, dimensions, color, and appearance.
Serve as a resource regarding product specifications and quality concerns.
Communicate quality trends and deviations and work with Production to ensure products meet specifications.
Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and customer complaints as needed.
Perform inspections and evaluations required for customer-specific programs and key accounts.
Follow all company safety, food safety, and security policies.
Maintain accurate and organized quality records, reports, and documentation.
Assist other departments as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
Comfortable working in varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and some holidays.
Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Previous QA experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
Knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, FDA, SQF, GMPs) is a plus.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production setting.
Perform tasks requiring standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, and climbing
Perform tasks on a computer.
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
Company at a glance
Alpha Baking Company, Inc. was established in 1979 with the acquisition of the Mary Ann Baking Company in Chicago. Founded in 1935, Mary Ann is best known for the ever-popular Chicago style poppy seed hot dog bun. In 1981, Alpha Baking purchased S. Rosen’s Baking Company, a Chicago staple and baker of Jewish hearth rye breads and variety rolls since 1909. Through the years, Alpha Baking has continued to grow with the acquisition of Kreamo Bakers in South Bend, Indiana in 1979, National Baking Company in Chicago, Illinois in 1997, and Natural Ovens Bakery in Manitowoc, Wisconsin in 2007.
For decades, food industry leaders have called on Alpha Baking Company, Inc. to craft solutions to complex and unique baking projects. Our modern, high-production facilities link old-world knowledge and baking experience with today’s technology. If you have a special need, we can bring you a level of experience, responsiveness, and technical expertise that is unmatched in the baking industry. Let us customize your foodservice operation with our extensive par-baked and frozen programs.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Opportunities For Growth And Advancement
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