Doughnut Factory Quality Control Technician

Overview

Since its founding over 80 years ago, Krispy Kreme’s focus has remained the same - making fresh, premium quality doughnuts inspired by their founder’s original recipe. The brand’s Hot Light signals when doughnuts are being made fresh in shop, and many shops feature a doughnut theatre for an immersive, interactive experience.

Krispy Kreme's Quality Control Technicians have a special role in ensuring that all of our products meet high quality standards. In this role, you will be responsible for the quality, food safety, and esthetics of the product. The QC Technician follows through on set processes and ensures adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standard, and product quality standards.

• Responsible for monitoring, and programming critical control points (CCP).
• Responsible for monitoring and product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.
• Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.
• Ensure the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.
• Ensure employees are following all Food Safety and worker safety practices.
• Educate employees on food safety and SQF standards.
• Collect product samples for Product Development, lab retains and the laboratory when directed.
• Perform inspections on products, equipment and machinery.
• With the plant management team, perform Monthly Self GMP Audits of the facility.
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

• Scales and thermometers
• Automatic Pan Washing Machine

• Maintain a clean, neat uniform at all times and ensure employees are adhering to uniform standards.
• Comply with sanitation standards.

• Act as a team player through the standards identified in the Krispy Kreme Training Workbooks.
• Assist in training and development of Team Members.
• Support Managers with training of new employees.
• Model company and facility standards and policies consistently.
• Model exceptional customer service skills for employees.

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Experience working in a QA & food manufacturing environment is required.
• Must be able to complete or learn to complete basic audits including HACCP/HARPC monitoring and verification, SSOP preoperative and operative sanitation monitoring, Pest Control, weight control checks, on line quality audits.
• Must be able to work independently and with others with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work for extended periods of time in a cool environment.
• Must be able to maintain accurate and legible documentation of all assigned responsibilities.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English and be able to communicate with management.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Intermediate PC skills with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Post-Secondary Education strongly preferred.
• Certified HACCP/HARPC strongly preferred.
• SQF Exposure strongly preferred.

NY ONLY: Subject to any legally required accommodations and applicable state or local law, Krispy Kreme requires all employees in NYC to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of hire.

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Employee discount program
• 401K plan
• PTO and “dream” days
• Company events
• Education Reimbursement
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA Plans
• Pet Insurance

Krispy Kreme is an iconic, global brand that has offered high-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since 1937. The brand operates as a public company traded under the ticker symbol DNUT on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, with over 1,600 shops in 33 countries. Details on shop counts by region are provided in the original posting.