Quality Assurance Technician (1st Shift)

ENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

We are seeking multiple candidates for our 1st Shift Quality Assurance Technician job role. The candidates will be responsible for ensuring that all food quality processes support the company’s compliance with food safety standards.

SHIFT/SCHEDULE

The candidates in this position will work full-time on 1st shift. The schedule for 1st Shift is 4:00am EST - 3:00pm EST. The close of business can range from 12:00am EST until 3:00am EST. Weekend and overtime may be required based on business needs.

HOURLY PAY RATE

The hourly base pay rate for this position will be $16.76.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Provide production support in all aspects of the Dole quality process
• Do quality checks including bag seal, oxygen level, proportions, bag weight, raw materials check, and finished goods check
• Check equipment to verify accuracy
• Maintain reports and system log entries
• Complete food safety checks to meet all critical control points
• Place and remove “Hold” statuses as required for raw, in-process, and finished goods
• Any and all other duties assigned by your supervisor

• SKILLS: Good oral communications skills required.

• ADDITIONAL: Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment. Required to work independently and with limited supervision. Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/ procedures. Must be flexible with the ability to work any shift as workload demands.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a food processing facility is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a cool environment with an average temperature of 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present. Work surfaces and floors may be wet. Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs unassisted up to 1/3 of the workday, and 6 lbs overhead as job demands. Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required. Moving machinery, including conveyor and forkliftsare in operation in the immediate area.

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

Ability to work overtime as needed. Some weekends are required.

BENEFITS

Dole Fresh Vegetables provides benefits eligibility on day one of your employment. The following benefits will be provided: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and more!

PLEASE NOTE, ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A RESUME WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION. IF THE RESUME IS NOT SUBMITTED, THE CANDIDATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.