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Quality Assurance Technician - Nights - Edgerton, KS
Posted Date: Sep 25, 2026
Requisition Number:
Why Hershey:
At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey's enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference-locally and globally-is part of how we do business every day.
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
Shift differential of $1/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:
12-hour rotatingshifts (11am - 11pm); One week:Wednesday-Saturday; Next week: Thursday-Saturday
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 Checkrequired
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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