Cérélia North America · 4 hours ago
Quality Assurance Technician - Day Shift - Mon - Thurs
Hazelwood, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCérélia North America is a company focused on driving growth in the Frozen Breakfast Business Unit. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to uphold product quality and food safety, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer standards while promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and company standards
Drive a culture of food safety and quality across the facility
Promote continuous improvement practices and initiatives
Maintain accurate and timely documentation for traceability and verification
Escalate and help resolve issues impacting product safety, legality, or quality
Conduct internal audits and equipment calibrations to verify food safety and product quality
Investigate deviations, consumer complaints, and assist with root cause analysis
Follow and enforce programs and policies that support SQF, regulatory, company, and customer standards
Support the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the SQF system
Review production records and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Collaborate with other departments to implement corrective and preventive actions
Perform timely qualitative and quantitative testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
Accurately document test results and maintain records for traceability
Troubleshoot testing instruments and support evaluation of test methods
Assist with validation of production lines and equipment
Escalate food safety and quality issues and assist with root cause and corrective action (RCA) efforts
Perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately to support optimal plant performance
Adhere to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and serve as an active member of safety initiatives
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of quality assurance experience (food manufacturing preferred)
High School diploma or Equivalent required
Knowledge of food safety, microbiology, and sanitation concepts
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to apply mathematical reasoning to practical situations
Highly organized with excellent troubleshooting and prioritization skills
Able to think critically in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Capable of standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting for extended periods
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Interacts professionally with honesty, integrity, and respect
Preferred
Associate or bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field preferred
Familiarity with regulatory certifications (Kosher, Organic, RSPO, Non-GMO, Gluten Free) preferred
Company
Cérélia North America
Cérélia, is a global food company with small-town roots.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase