A SWEET Place to work!
Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.
We are a company built on elevating expectations. It's what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.
We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work -a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we're always looking to expand our team.
We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.
Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.
Coverage options may include:
Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance Company paid holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) plans Performance bonus potential 401k plan with company match
Days/Hours
Sun 1:00pm to 11:00pm Mon thru Wed 8:30pm-7:00am w/ occasional Thursday)
Job Purpose
Implement, monitor, and document quality initiatives as well as provide quality support for production and manufacturing departments under the direction of the QA Supervisor/Manager. Perform a variety of routine to complex tasks including sampling, inspecting, and analyzing raw material, finished product, and work in progress for quality and food safety in compliance with company and customer standards.
Essential Functions
Monitor daily QA Technician activities to ensure company policies are being followed; provide feedback and recommend corrective actions as needed
• Assume necessary operational and administrative duties in the absence of immediate supervisor
• Serve as backup when QA Technicians are on leave (emergency, vacation, sick and/or FMLA)
• Assist with training new QA Technicians; assist production with GMP and safety orientation
• Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to GMPs
• Perform pre-operational inspections and report concerns to QA Supervisor/Manager
• Inspect incoming raw materials; review COAs and COCs as required • Initiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as required; follow up and complete disposition when determined
• Monitor and verify CCPs/preventive controls as required
• Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to third-party lab as required
• Maintain various production and QA documents • Perform and lead food safety, quality, and GMP audits
• Develop quality specifications, assist in the commercialization of new products, and provide assistance during first production runs/plant trials
• Perform label and packaging verifications • Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities relating to food safety, product quality, and safety system
• Assist in auditing the food safety/HACCP program
• Support facility with required certifications: organic, non-GMO, kosher, etc.
• Assist with regulatory and independent inspections and audits
• Serve as a resource for other departments as needed to ensure compliance to food safety and quality standards
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies) Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
• Associate's/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Basic knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulations
• HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified
• Basic analytical testing knowledge
• Basic ability to use instruments/equipment vital to completing duties (e.g., scales, thermometers, metal detectors, calculators, gauges, calipers, rulers, ovens)
• Ability to read and understand plant SOPs, work instructions, GMPs, and safety instructions
• Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications
• Basic problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work varied shifts as required
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
Associate's/Bachelor's degree or work experience equivalent 2+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing environment; knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulations HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse work force Ability to take initiative and be assertive when needed Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilities
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