QA Technician

BakeMark, 2531 E EDGAR AVE, Fresno, California, United States of America Req #262
Friday, October 11, 2024
When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.
 
With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently-located across the U.S.
 
At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
  • 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Test and process all raw materials, intermediates and finished goods samples in a timely manner.
  • Perform QA floor audits, analysis, etc.
  • Document test results as required by the BakeMark Bakery Products quality control testing procedures.
  • Evaluate test results and communicating deviations from the product specifications to the QA Supervisor and operators.
  • Collect samples: raw materials, intermediates and finished goods to submit for microbial testing and evaluation at contract labs.
  • Data entry into various systems and spreadsheets for QA program reporting.
  • Bake samples in lab.
  • Perform pre-op and changeover inspections (including collecting ATP swabs) as required.
  • Enter test data and release products in ERP (OLX) system. Segregate, and mark any non-conforming product identified while performing line verifications or product evaluation.
  • Complete all necessary reporting and recordkeeping on product samples released and perform data entry for Statistical Process Control of production in a timely manner;  Complete Certificates of Analysis as required.
  • Perform daily equipment calibration.
  • Perform established analytical tests on specified raw ingredients and certify for use in production.
  • In conjunction with programs developed by the QA Supervisor and QA Manager, assists in training new QA Laboratory technicians in physical baking and analytical testing procedures as well as inspection audit requirements.
  • Complete established shelf-life tests of product samples as required.
  • Maintain cleanliness on line and 58 standards. Equipment and work areas must be kept organized, clean and sanitary throughout the shift. End of shift requires removal of any waste and garbage generated during the shift. Ensure proper care of equipment.
  • Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person. Report any injury or accident immediately to supervisory and/or any unsafe condition.
  • Support, and comply with all quality management systems, continuous improvement programs, food safety, employee safety, preventative maintenance programs.
  • Support and comply with GMP's.
  • Participate in TPM initiatives.
  • Follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person. Report any injury or accident immediately to supervisory and/or any unsafe condition.
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
  • Other duties as assigned to meet company goals.

BakeMark is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BakeMark via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position from BakeMark HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of BakeMark. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BakeMark as a result of the referral or through other means.

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age  or any other basis prohibited by law.

Other details

  • Job Function Manufacturing
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $17.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $22.00
  • Required Education High School
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  • BakeMark, 2531 E EDGAR AVE, Fresno, California, United States of America