<p>Description</p> <p>Quality Assurance Technician - Join the DFS Family!</p> <p>Location: Madisonville, LA</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <p>At Diversified Foods and Seasonings (a division of Al Copeland Investments), we produce millions of pounds of top-quality, kettle-cooked side dishes and gravies annually, serving restaurants across the U.S. and globally. We are proud of our product and our team, and we're looking for a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician to join us in Madisonville, LA!</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>As a Quality Assurance Technician, you'll be a key part of our quality team, ensuring food safety, quality, and efficiency.</p> <ul> <li>Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality standards. </li><li>Conduct on-site tests, such as pH, temperature, and texture, to verify quality during various production stages. </li><li>Maintain accurate, detailed records of quality checks, test results, and any deviations from standards </li><li>Maintain clear, effective communication with coworkers and supervisors. </li><li>Ensure that the workspace is always clean and meets GMP, HACCP, and SSOP standards. </li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned to contribute to smooth, efficient production. </li></ul> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>What You Bring</p> <ul> <li>Experience in quality assurance in a manufacturing environment. </li><li>Basic math and reading skills. </li><li>Physical capability to stand for 10 hours, lift 50 pounds, bend, stoop, kneel, and work in fast-paced conditions. </li><li>Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends. </li><li>Must pass a drug screen. </li></ul> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Our Benefits</p> <p>We offer a supportive environment and an excellent benefits package, including:</p> <ul> <li>401(k) with employer match </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance </li><li>Temperature Controlled Environment </li><li>12 Paid Holidays </li><li>Paid Time Off </li><li>Flexible Hours </li><li>Free Lunch Daily </li><li>Annual Performance Pay Increase </li><li>Birthday and Anniversary Recognition </li></ul>