QA Tech I

We make healthy easy!

DNO is a local family-owned and operated fresh-cut produce supplier that specializes in providing healthy choices to school programs among many other areas including retail, institutional, and restaurants. We are growing in every direction and are on the leading edge of our industry. We offer small-company atmosphere and accessibility with large company support.

1st Shift / 4-10 hours days / 4:00 am – 2:30 pm - days off to be determined.

POSITION SUMMARY - THIS IS AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION

Quality Technicians are responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of products produced from the receiving to shipping. They are responsible for monitoring Good Manufacturing Practices & facility temperatures, performing process checks & facility inspections, and embodying DNO’s stringent food safety & quality standards.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

1. Product weight checks
2. Environmental temperature monitoring
3. Sanitizer station testing
4. Effective communication – written and verbal
5. Metal detector operational testing
6. Package integrity monitoring
7. Pre-shift inspections
8. Oversees GMP compliance
9. Other related tasks as assigned
10. Tech I’s are expected to begin training into a Tech II role at or before 90 days of employment

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Knowledge:

• Quality Technician – Tech I training will be provided in-house upon hire

Skills/Abilities:

• Smart Phone/Tablet Competency
• Ability to work within a multi-department team
• Able to work evenings and weekends
• Standing/walking for the duration of the shift minus breaks
• Typical reaching, lifting, & bending

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Talking: Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.

Physical Strength: Exert up to, but not more than, 40 lbs. Any weight that exceeds 40 lbs. must be done as a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Variable inside temperatures, including extreme cold (temperatures at about 32 degrees).

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Reasoning Abilities: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization. Able to interpret various instructions.

Mathematics Ability: Ability to perform basic math skills.

Language Ability: Able to read and write a variety of printed and digital documents in English using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Clear and effective verbal communication in English.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.