Quality Assurance Technician

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners. We are seeking a FirstShift Quality Technician to join our Quality team in Kennesaw, GA at Atlanta Cheesecake Company, a subsidiary of Dessert Holdings. Qualifications and Requirements High school Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of three (3) years experience in a food or manufacturing environment preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Must possess good interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with others. Knowledge of baking and finished products preferred. Team-oriented approach to problem solving and troubleshooting, with strong communication and teaching skills. Analytical and detail-oriented skills required. Knowledge of food safety issues, GMPs and other requirements in a manufacturing environment preferred. Must be able to perform basic math skills. Must be able to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions and process of the job. Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite computer experience required. May be required to work overtime from time to time. Key Responsibilities Follow Company Food Safety Plan and report any food safety issues to supervisor or immediately. Provide guidance for employees on proper food safety and handling practices. Verify sanitation procedures with ATP Machine. Responsible for proper documentation/recordkeeping for all food safety and quality activities as required by the food safety plan. Monitor temperatures of coolers and freezers during shift. Verify monitoring equipment such as metal detection and weigh check are performing properly during the shift with a verification step. Perform EMP swabbing as needed. Perform allergen swabs. Perform equipment calibrations (i.e., scale, thermometer). Perform Sensory evaluations on finished products. Collect samples of ingredients, WIP, finished product as needed for analysis. Perform monthly glass and brittle plastic audit and participate in the monthly GMP audit for the facility. Responsible for inspecting proper sanitation of area at pre-operational/setup (Pre-op), during production with emphasis at product changeover and end of shift/production. Perform daily quality walk through for each shift, and follow up with the necessary personnel for corrective actions. Monitor the production records on the floor to ensure that they are traceable and completed. Oversee the safe food practices involved in production and the warehouse with safety focus on personal hygiene, product storage, and product temperature. Responsible for properly and safely using equipment and ensuring it is suitable for safe use. Work with all associates to maintain a state of inspection readiness at all times. Monitor production to ensure all ingredients and supplies are properly stored and labeled at all times. Any other duties as required by Quality Assurance Manager or senior leadership. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch and climb steps. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or use objects, tools or controls. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Frequent lifting required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, something may weigh than 50 pounds and assistance must be utilized. Possess good eye-hand coordination. Must be able to work independently. Must be available for flexibility of scheduling. Pay Rate $17.00/hr About Dessert Holdings Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth. EEO Statement Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr