Dot’s Pretzels QA Tech Intern Recruitment – Apply Online

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Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Internship will allow this person to gain understanding of the skills necessary to advance into a QA Technician role within Dot’s Pretzels. The Quality Assurance Intern serves in the assistance of maintaining the Food Safety and Quality Management System. Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, learning HACCP monitoring, in-house quality inspections and audits, performance of receiving inspections, and approval of finished goods for shipment. The internship will provide an opportunity to be a contributor to initiatives of policies, procedures, and specifications. This intern will learn how to be a key provider in assurance that manufacturing processes comply with applicable certification standards as well as work towards creation of a world-class manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adherence to all applicable FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
• Completion of all required paperwork and forms in an accurate and timely manner
• Objective evaluation of products and processes
• Work closely with management and supervisors to achieve company initiatives
• Timely review of records generated by operations team members for accuracy and validity
• Assist in the development and implementation effective records retention program
• Inspection of incoming raw materials
• Inspection of finished products prior to release to warehouse
• Identification of areas for improvement in the Food Safety and Quality Management System
• Performance of audits activities for verification to established policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Effective communication between the quality function and operations
• Flexibility in regard to work schedule as needed
• Performance of required environmental testing
• Participate in special projects and performance of other duties as directed
• Inspection and participation in sanitation processes as necessary
• Proactively study and stay current on industry and product information.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management
• Represent self and company in a professional and positive manner
• Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of Dot’s Pretzels
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner

Requirements:

• In order to be considered for the intern role, the student must currently be enrolled in college and available to complete a summer internship

• Ability to pick up processes and procedures and work independently once trained.
• Basic understanding of mathematical principles and the ability to interpret numerical data
• Demonstrative ability to interact with operations personnel
• Ability to effectively operate test equipment
• Ability to be objective in data interpretation
• Ability to be objective in personal interactions
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures