Quality Assurance Technician - Edgerton, KS

Quality Assurance Technician - Edgerton, KS

Posted Date:

Apr 21, 2026

Requisition Number:

128631

Location: Edgerton, Kansas

We are mixing up something new in Edgerton, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest 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 part of our team in the Edgerton, KS location.

Pay:

Starting pay is $23.00/hr

Shift differential of $2/hr for overnight shifts

Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment

Overtime Potential!

Total Rewards:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1!

401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible

Shifts:

C shift : 5 pm - 5 am; 12 HR - 1st week: Sunday - Tuesday; 2nd week: Sunday - Wednesday

Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.

Candidate Process:

Please note-communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email

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

Post-Offer Background Check required

Drug Screen required

Job Summary:

The QA Technician is responsible for HACCP monitoring, in-house quality inspections and audits, performance of receiving inspections, and approval of finished goods for shipment. This team member will be a key provider in assurance that manufacturing processes comply with applicable certification standards as well as work towards the creation of a world-class manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Adherence to all applicable FDA health and OSHA safety regulations

Completion of all required paperwork and forms in an accurate and timely manner

Objective evaluation of products and processes

Work closely with operations personnel to achieve company initiatives

Timely review of records generated by operations team members for accuracy and validity

Development and implementation effective records retention program

Inspection of incoming raw materials

Inspection of finished products prior to release to warehouse

Identification of areas for improvement in the Food Safety and Quality Management System

Performance of audits activities for verification to established policies, procedures, and work instructions

Effective communication between the quality function and operations

Flexibility in regard to work schedule as needed

Performance of required environmental testing

Management of special projects and performance of other duties as directed

Inspection and participation in sanitation processes as necessary

Other related activities as assigned

Position Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

Ability to obtain Quality Assurance Technician certification through ASQ

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Basic understanding of mathematical principles and the ability to interpret numerical data

HACCP certification or ability to achieve such certification

Demonstrative ability to interact with operations personnel

Ability to effectively operate test equipment

Ability to be objective in data interpretation

Ability to be objective in personal interactions

Ability to focus on process and not people when seeking corrective action to operational challenges

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively

Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift

Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures

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.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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