Harlan Bakeries, LLC · 19 hours ago
Quality Assurance Technician
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHarlan Bakeries, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician who will perform a variety of quality control tests and inspections to ensure products meet food safety and quality specifications. The role involves data analysis, conducting laboratory tests, and maintaining compliance with standard operating procedures.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Enter results of product evaluations and production checks into the computer database, using Microsoft Excel; analyze the data using charts, graphs and statistics, report trends to the QA Supervisor
Publish reports based on the production data and non-compliance to specifications or standards
Collect ingredient samples for analysis, conduct tests, initial and file raw material COA’s and report any results out of specification
Conduct laboratory tests using equipment (but not limited to) weigh scales, measurement tools, pH meters, moisture analyzer, yeast gassing test, product scoring evaluations
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment
Perform line process audits for conformance to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Conduct process audits and line checks to ensure the manufacturing process is conforming to customer specifications
Examine and document line inspections for compliance to standard operating procedures
Sample product, learn how to prepare samples and conduct bake tests of products, and report a finished product evaluation
Verify production sheets are complete and accurate; review, coach, train staff as needed
Assist in training production employees on properly conducting tests or product sampling
Place non-conforming product on QA Hold; Oversee Hold product to ensure proper disposition is adhered to:
Conduct Hazard Analysis Critical Control line verifications
Participate in plant self-inspections auditing Good Manufacturing Practices
Perform daily flour tailings check
Perform weekly scale and thermometer calibration checks
Continuously strives to improve processes to eliminate waste
Leads and contributes to the efforts of Continuous Improvement Teams
Share with relevant staff daily shift recaps, communicate opportunities for improvement or observations
Perform other required tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required
Demonstrated knowledge of statistics, SPC fundamentals and laboratory skills
Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, Food Safety, SQF requirement
Solid computer proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
Ability to function and contribute in a team environment
Regular and predictable attendance
Preferred
2-year degree in laboratory science, food technology or related field experience in food quality assurance role(s)
Bakery or other food industry training is a plus
Company
Harlan Bakeries, LLC
Harlan Bakeries, LLC, founded in 1991 by brothers Hugh & Doug Harlan, is an international wholesale supplier & distributor of products for in-store bakeries, private label baked goods and manufacturer of Harlan Bigger Better Bagels®, Harlan Giant Gourmet Bagels®, Harvest’s Best™ and Nature’s Grain® brands.
Founded in 1990
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase