Quality Assurance Technician

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Technician to join our team at the Central Kitchen Commissary. This role is primarily based on the production floor, where you will ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, monitoring the QA programs, and support Associates in maintaining high standards of quality and sanitation throughout the facility.

A bout the role

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the plant in accordance with company guidelines and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor the QA programs and maintain required documentation to support compliance.
• Train, develop, and support Associates on food safety, quality, and sanitation standards, processes, and programs.
• Address and correct non-compliance or deviations from established safety and quality standards through timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly audits to monitor and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain, verify, and validate quality and food safety checklists, logs, and records.
• Communicate compliance status, findings, and improvement recommendations to management.
• This role requires a strong production-floor presence, with at least 85% of work time spent walking the floor, observing operations, providing guidance, and enforcing food safety and quality standards.

About you

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new programs and processes
• Ability to work in all areas of the plant, including refrigerated, frozen, hot and humid environments
• Flexibility to take on tasks as needed

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in a food production environment or Associate's degree or higher in a related science preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

What's in it for you?

• Health and retirement benefitsincluding medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, FSA, and life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Paid time offprovided , including vacation and sick days
• Employee Assistance Programfor you and your family to assist in many of life's challenges, from short-term counseling, legal questions to financial guidance
• Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakesand more - being a part of our team has its perks withDierbergs Rewards
• Wellness initiatives and volunteer opportunitiesto keep you healthy, engaged and involved
• Rewards, recognition and appreciationprograms and events to spotlight you AND your exceptional talents
• Opportunity to Grow Every Dayby building knowledge, supporting growth and creating connections -Let's GROW!
• Career advancementand growth opportunities throughGROWU, our Learning & Development program for current and future Leaders

This description is representative only and is not inclusive of the tasks that an associate in the position may be required to perform.