Quality Technologist - Plymouth, IN

Location: Plymouth, IN  

We are mixing up something new in Plymouth, IN. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become a part of our team in the Plymouth, IN location. 

Pay: 

• Starting at $23.83/hr  

• Overnight shifts have additional shift differential 

• Bi-weekly pay 

Total Rewards: 

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting day 1 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan 

• Paid Time off 

Shifts: 

•  Night Shift available  

• 12-hour shifts (6pm-6am) 

• Plant operates on various schedules (schedule assignment determined by candidate preference and plant needs): 

• 2-2-3 schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off rotation. Working 3-4 days/week (One week: Sun, Wed, Thurs Next week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat).  

Candidate Process: 

Please note – communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address 

• Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview 

• Post Offer Background Check and Drug screen required 

Job Summary  

Responsible for performing hourly control tests, inspections of random samples of finished products, pre-operational inspections and swabbing to ensure cleanliness of lines.  

Role and Responsibilities: 

• Checking of:  

• Oven exits moisture and finishing moisture 

• Salt contents 

• Color 

• P.H. 

• Count per pound. 

• Breakage 

• Length 

• Bag and label checks, Case count checks and Bag weight checks. 

• Percent Filling 

• Metal detection checks as required. 

• Monitoring of Critical Quality Control Points 

• Perform pre-op inspections. 

• Calibration of quality equipment 

• Assist supervisors withhold procedure. 

• Sanitation of lab and equipment. 

• Enter test results into computer as required. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements: 

• Sample Preparation, Sample Analysis per Test protocols, Basic Math, and Literacy Skills 

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English. 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages. 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written/oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

• Basic Data Entry 

Preferred Skills: 

• Ability to work and maintain a clean and safe work environment. 

•  Ability to identify defects in product for quality purpose. 

• Ability to communicate with coworkers and management to better the operation. 

• Able to follow directions as required by management. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member must be in good physical condition to perform the tasks assigned.   

• Must lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds 

• Required to stand, walk, crouch, climb, bend, twist and reach with both hands and arms 

• Must be able to demonstrate agility of both hands and all fingers to push, pull, grasp, touch and feel 

• Must be able to lift with both hands and lift overhead with both hands 

• Must be able to demonstrate good visual acuity and hand/eye coordination 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.