Job Description
As a QA Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of baked goods. You will be responsible for testing products, maintaining records, preparing sales samples, and handling customer returns, all while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
ResponsibilitiesTest Baked Goods: Collect samples from Frozen, Dry Mix, and Wet Mix products, ensuring sample composition matches production records and retrieving any missing ones. Weigh, measure, thaw, proof, bake/fry samples, and document results. Re-test out-of-spec products and put them on hold if issues persist. Re-test frozen samples after 3 months.Record Test Results: Enter data into the computer program and maintain accurate and legible records to be used in SQF and HACCP audits.Prepare Sales Samples: Support sales presentations and customer samples for the retail-ready bakery department, including required documentation.Handle Customer Returns: Hold returned products until quality disposition is determined. Re-test and document condition, then communicate results.Inspect production equipment and set up before runs begin for the day based on product schedule.Essential SkillsQuality assurance and controlHACCPGMPBaking and quality inspectionWeighing and mixingLaboratory and food scienceSanitation and bakery inspectionAdditional Skills & QualificationsBaking experience with exposure to a wide variety of productsFood quality assurance testing experience, preferably in the baked goods industryTeam player with the ability to handle a fast-paced environment and changing responsibilitiesAbility to work with a wide range of people, both independently and collaborativelyReliable and organizedHigh attention to detailProficient in computer applications (MS Office, Email, etc.)Familiarity with basic lab equipment/toolsAbility to lift approximately 50 pounds as neededWork Environment
The shift is from 3am to 12pm, Monday to Friday, with infrequent weekend work dependent on production. This includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch and two paid 15-minute breaks, with some overtime as needed during busier seasons. The work environment is a relatively small lab room with an oven, which can reach temperatures of 75-78 degrees when in operation.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2025.
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