Quality System Assistant

Join the H&S Family of Bakeries - the team behind H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. - the largest family-owned variety baker in the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we operate a network of 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers across the country to deliver fresh, high-quality baked goods nationwide, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities to name a few. We're passionate about innovation in manufacturing and distribution, leading the way in the industrial baking industry, while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

Our Core Beliefs:

Be Well, Work Well | Create an Experience | Life-long Learning | Do the Right Thing

The Quality Systems Assistant plays a pivotal role by supporting the Quality Systems Manager. The Quality Systems Assistant follows instructions, guidelines, and documentation to support the Quality Systems Manager in daily operations. This role helps ensure that products and procedures meet the company's quality standards and regulatory requirements. The assistant conducts regular inspections and assessments, reviews documentation, and coordinates with key staff and the QSM. They are also legally responsible for adhering to Food Safety guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices, and performing quality checks to ensure a safe, high-quality product is delivered to customers.

In this role, you will:

* Assist in organizing and preparing for facility audits. Will be fully involved with any audit.

* Product quality evaluations including daily product scoring and moisture analysis.

* Perform daily metal detection verifications and ensure compliance.

* Perform monthly thermometer and scale verifications.

* Participate in FS and Quality floor inspections when the QSM is unavailable.

* Implement and enforce GMP's and proper Food Safety practices.

* Assist with facilitating employee refresher training on an as-needed basis.

* Assist with the retrieval of sample requests.

* Submit finished product and ingredient samples to outside lab for micro testing.

* Retention and organization of pertinent documentation.

* Daily floor presence and product quality inspections to include documentation.

* Other related duties as assigned by department head.

Requirements

* Experience in the baked goods industry is advantageous.

* Proficiency in using general office equipment, including computers and relevant software applications.

* Proficiency in interpreting and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, product recall protocols, and food safety standards.

* Familiarity with statistical methods and tools for quality control.

* Ability to conduct product testing using relevant equipment.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Flexibility to work various shifts as required.

Essential Physical Requirements:

* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push and pull heavy wheeled equipment or carts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

* Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time during a shift, maintaining a normal range of motion in all extremities.

* Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and crouch to access equipment, tools, or materials.

* Ability to use arms, hands and fingers to handle or operate machinery, tools or controls.

* Ability to perceive and respond immediately to visual and audible safety alerts and warnings to ensure the safety of self and others in a fast-paced, hazard-sensitive environment with or without reasonable accommodation.

* Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and airborne particles, odors and fumes.

* Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or work platforms as required by the position.

* Ability to sit for prolonged periods using office equipment and computer systems.

* Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What's in it for you?
At H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and work hard to create a workplace where people can grow and thrive. Along with equitable pay, we provide exceptional benefits designed to support you both at work and in life. Our comprehensive and affordable packages include medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; retirement savings; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; an employee assistance program; and, of course, some very cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer
H&S Family of Bakeries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other factor unrelated to merit.