Starting Pay: $17.50 / hour

　　Shift: 1st

　　Hours: 5:00am - 1:30pm

　　This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

　　Who we are!

　　Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's™, Villa Prima®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; Bibigo®, and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

　　What we want to do for you!

　　We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.

　　Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans

　　Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year

　　401k with Company Match

　　What we need from you:

　　Here at Schwan's Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces. And we want individuals that take that seriously.

　　Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred

　　Read and interpret basic technical documents

　　Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations (HACCP certification preferred)

　　Confirm a satisfactory current job performance and safety record

　　Work in a variety of temperatures

　　Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment and keep accurate documentation of daily information

　　Communicate in English (verbally and through writing) to accurately create and document company reports

　　Ability to read and understand product specifications and perform basic math functions

　　Demonstrate solid interpersonal and communication skills and intermediate level proficiency in SAP, the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

　　Candidates receiving offers of employment will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-placement background check and drug screen

　　Responsibilities:

　　This position is responsible for performing a variety of quality assurance audits on incoming products in-process production as well as finished products to ensure that they meet regulatory and company standards of quality. This position also assists in planning and establishing additional FSQ activities and procedures

　　Monitors daily adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reports issues to management

　　Generates reports such as specification notices and trend analysis using Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel; also processes transactions in SAP to release product from QA hold

　　Verifies regulatory formula and procedural compliance of manufacturing systems and takes corrective action when necessary

　　Documents review and verification to ensure compliance to company and regulatory requirements

　　Must be able to work with Food Chemistry Microbiology Sensory and Product Development to gather samples and information needed for product testing

　　Evaluates Certificate of Analysis data against specification and takes appropriate action when necessary

　　Works with production management to rework product for most routine product quality issues

　　Generates and maintains reports of all testing performed and all quality and food safety issues

　　Conducts plant food safety/GMP orientation when necessary

　　Performs associated formulation audits and quality checks as necessary and according to product specifications

　　Complete the investigation and the documenting of incidents involving product/ingredient Food Safety issues

　　The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots

　　Responsible to conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct

　　The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.