Quality Assurance Technician I

Bonner Springs, Kansas

Rise Baking Company, LLC
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Quality Tech

A SWEET Place to work.

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

We are a company built on elevating expectations. Its what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and were always looking to expand our team.

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

  • Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
  • Performance bonus potential
  • 401k plan with company match

Job Purpose

Assist with implementing and supporting company standards to ensure quality specifications for packaging, raw

ingredients, and finished products are met and food safety of manufactured products is upheld. Monitor and sample

quality control plans and process control procedures to ensure production of finished product is to standard.

Essential Functions

Perform daily QA walk-throughs; verify GMPs are followed in the facility and set example by practicing correct

GMP procedures at all times

Monitor plant operations to ensure sanitary operational procedures are followed according to GMPs

Perform pre-operational inspections, monitoring for food safety and quality

Initiate and complete the hold process for non-conforming product, raw materials, and other materials as

required; follow up and complete disposition when determined

Verify batch formulas and product labels ensuring activities are complete and meet specifications

Monitor and verify CCPs/preventive controls as required

Perform equipment calibration as assigned

Perform basic analytical testing

Perform environmental swabbing for bacteria and pathogens; prepare, document, and send swabs to thirdparty lab as required

Perform environmental and finished product testing for allergens

Collect finished product samples

Collect and record temperature readings

Identify and report food safety issues and assist in conducting investigations into food safety issues, foreign

material findings, and customer complaints

Review production records for completion and compliance with good documentation practices

Execute and maintain the document and photo retention process

Serve as a resource to production employees for product quality, food safety, and regulatory issues

Attend shift change meetings to ensure information and any issues are communicated across shifts

Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

Associate's/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Basic knowledge of general food safety programs and policies including government regulations

HACCP and PCQI certified or willing to become certified

Basic analytical testing knowledge

Basic ability to use instruments/equipment vital to completing duties (e.g., scales, thermometers, metal

detectors, calculators, gauges, calipers, rulers, ovens)

Ability to read and understand plant SOPs, work instructions, GMPs, and safety instructions

Operational knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications

Basic problem-solving ability

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work varied shifts as required


An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilities.

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Date Posted: 15 May 2025
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