Quality Control Technician

While Willy Wonka’s World of Chocolate is not located in Wisconsin, Denali Ingredients is, and we make all those scrumptious goodies found in your favorite ice cream flavor. Each day we make fudge and caramel swirls, cookie dough, brownies and more. We ship to business customers across the US and Canada, spreading deliciousness nationwide.

Denali is a growing ingredient supplier. We believe in fast-paced fun, continually developing new products for today’s dynamic consumer preferences. We stay well-connected to the industry we serve through our R&D, sales, and marketing efforts. Denali brings innovation forward to customers, and we collaboratively innovate with our customers for new custom products.

To stay relevant in the world of change, we are committed to investments in our facilities, equipment, engineering advancements, and in our employees. While products are our focus, our passion is for our Denali team members, as they define who we are.

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Quality Control, the Technician checks and tests in‑process and finished products, ensuring conformance to company quality standards and customer specifications.

• Conduct standardized tests on intermediate and finished food products to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as size, color, and flavor. Flavor analysis entails tasting products potentially containing the following allergens: wheat, milk, soy, egg, peanut, tree nut, and sesame.
• Check the metal detector to ensure proper operation; report malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Gather retention, microbiological and control samples from raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare microbiological sample composites and paperwork for pickup by laboratory.
• Examine and approve product labels prior to production run.
• Place product on hold and assist with investigations as needed.
• Complete daily paperwork as assigned.
• Comply with all food safety and sanitation regulations (SQF code, Plant programs, GMP’s and policies). Enforce and report deficiencies when appropriate.
• Analyze quality data, identify problem areas, and assist in resolving manufacturing processes or methods that affect quality.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams to address and resolve quality problems and to ensure the continuous, on‑going improvement of processes and methods.
• Obtain environmental samples.
• Other duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Additionally, they must fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and in a safe manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Responsible to actively demonstrate and drive behaviors that result in zero accidents and injuries and ensure our safety and our employees are the most important asset that are under our care.

• 2 years of college and 1–2 years of experience preferred.
• Or a 4‑year high school diploma and 3–5 years of progressively responsible related experience.

• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English. Analyze and interpret work‑related documents, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and GFSI standards.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with managers, vendors, customers, and other employees of the organization.
• Organizational and strong communication skills and abilities.
• Ability to work in and with teamwork.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions,…