Food Quality Technician

Position: FSQA Senior Technician Pay Rate: $21.50 - $23.50 per hour Shift: 3rd Shift (10 p.m. – 6 a.m.) / Weekends as needed Location: Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 About Ditsch USA DITSCH USA creates memorable pretzel experiences! We bake artisan pretzels available for both food service and retail markets. As a leading producer of pretzels, we are committed to freshness and providing clean-label products. The quality of our irresistible products comes from more than 100 years of experience and craftsmanship in the ART OF PRETZEL MAKING. Job Summary The FSQA Senior Technician serves as the primary quality and food safety resource on their assigned shift. This position provides technical guidance and daily direction to FSQA Technicians while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. The FSQA Senior Technician supports the FSQA Supervisor by monitoring production activities, conducting investigations, verifying compliance programs, leading quality inspections, and assisting with corrective actions. This position does not typically have direct disciplinary responsibility but serves as the lead quality representative during assigned shifts. Responsibilities Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards Verify adherence to HACCP, GMP, allergen, sanitation, and customer requirements Conduct routine production audits and inspections Perform pre‑operational and operational inspections Verify critical control points (CCPs) and preventive controls Ensure product specifications and quality standards are met Serve as the primary FSQA contact during assigned shifts Provide guidance and support to FSQA Technicians Assist in training new FSQA personnel Coordinate technician assignments during the shift Escalate significant food safety and quality concerns to management Assist supervisors with daily quality priorities Review product and process documentation Initiate product holds when necessary Assist with product disposition decisions Verify corrective actions before release of held materials Participate in customer complaint investigations Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagrams Document findings and corrective actions Verify effectiveness of corrective actions Assist with customer, regulatory, and third‑party audits Ensure production areas remain audit‑ready Conduct internal GMP and food safety audits Verify completion of corrective actions Review production quality records for accuracy and completeness Trend quality data and identify recurring issues Assist with KPI reporting Communicate quality concerns to operations and management Identify opportunities to improve food safety and quality systems Recommend process improvements Participate in cross‑functional improvement projects Support waste reduction and defect reduction initiatives Education & Experience Associate degree preferred High School Diploma or GED required 3–5 years of food manufacturing quality experience preferred Previous FSQA Technician experience strongly preferred Experience with HACCP, GMPs, allergen controls, and food safety systems Physical Requirements Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment Ability to adjust or move objects of varying weights up to 30 lbs. in all directions Ability to communicate with others to exchange information Repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them Ability to withstand various climates through the facility (as low as –15°F up to 110°F) Ability to work in an environment with flashing lights, horns, and powered moving equipment operating in proximity Moving around to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking and/or remaining in a stationary position and often standing or sitting for prolonged periods Ability to move self into different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and/or confined spaces Must be physically able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, ramps, poles and scaffolding Excellent hand/eye coordination Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects See details of objects that are less than a few feet away See differences between colors, shades, and brightness Adaptability to work in diverse environments and surfaces Ensure compliance with GMPs and maintain a clean work environment Wear Personal Protective Equipment as needed Stand and move around the manufacturing floor for up to 8 hours Capability to stand, walk, squat, and perform repetitive tasks Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Automatic, FREE $25,000 life insurance policy Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options Additional voluntary life, AD&D, Critical Illness, and Short‑Term Disability 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays Ongoing training and development Equal‑Opportunity Employment Statement DITSCH USA is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr