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The Hershey Company Quality Assurance Technician - Edgerton Plant in Kansas
- Hershey Salty Snacks* is currently hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team in Edgerton, KS. The QA Technician is responsible for HACCP monitoring, in-house quality inspections and audits, performance of receiving inspections, and approval of finished goods for shipment. This team member will be a key provider in assurance that manufacturing processes comply with applicable certification standards as well as work towards creation of a world-class manufacturing environment. * Pay: _* · Starting pay is $20.75 · Sign-on Bonus totaling $2000 for eligible candidates · Overtime Potential! * _Total Rewards* · Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—_Starting Day 1_! · 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match * Shifts: _* · *Day shifts available- 12 hr shifts.* B Shift (Wed/Thurs – Sat 11a – 11p) · Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview. * _Candidate Process:* / Please note-communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email/ * Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview * Post-Offer Background Check required * Drug Screen required * Essential Job Functions:* * Adherence to all applicable FDA health and OSHA safety regulations * Completion of all required paperwork and forms in an accurate and timely manner * Objective evaluation of products and processes * Work closely with operations personnel to achieve company initiatives * Timely review of records generated by operations team members for accuracy and validity * Development and implementation effective records retention program * Inspection of incoming raw materials * Inspection of finished products prior to release to warehouse * Identification of areas for improvement in the Food Safety and Quality Management System * Performance of audits activities for verification to established policies, procedures, and work instructions * Effective communication between the quality function and operations * Flexibility in regard to work schedule as needed * Performance of required environmental testing * Management of special projects and performance of other duties as directed * Inspection and participation in sanitation processes as necessary * Other related activities as assigned * Position Qualifications:* * High School diploma or GED * Ability to obtain Quality Assurance Technician certification through ASQ * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision * Basic understanding of mathematical principles and the ability to interpret numerical data * HACCP certification or ability to achieve such certification * Demonstrative ability to interact with operations personnel * Ability to effectively operate test equipment * Ability to be objective in data interpretation * Ability to be objective in personal interactions * Ability to focus on process and not people when seeking corrective action to operational challenges * Work Environment & Physical Demands:* * Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively * Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift * Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).