Description:

Izzio Artisan Bakery is America’s #1 Sourdough Artisan Bakery. We are spotlighting the innovation in our market, making us the fastest growing brand. At Izzio we are focused on providing our customers with great bread created using traditional methods and the best possible ingredients. We have expanded to our second Izzio Artisan Bakery facility in Thornton, CO.

We are looking to hire experienced Quality Assurance Technicians (Food Production). Quality Assurance (QA) Technicians work alongside our production employees and with the Quality Assurance Manager. They conduct routine food safety and quality assurance inspections. Quality Assurance Technicians also execute daily quality activities to assess incoming materials, work in-process, labeling, final inspections, analysis, and testing of finished products, and perform sanitation responsibilities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts line audits to verify correct packaging, labeling, codes, unit weights, and processing parameters.
• Monitor critical quality points and documentation.
• Provide support, training and review of quality and sanitation controls as well as policies to ensure they are effectively in place. These include master sanitation schedules, internal and external audits; GMP, Traceability, label compliance, SQF, HACCP, Kosher and Organic certificate regulation adherence.
• Administration, document preparation, SOP’s, Regulatory and other related programs (Internal Audit, GMPs).
• Responsible for documenting GMP violations and ensuring employees follow GMPs and good hygiene practices.
• Responsible for communicating food quality and food safety issues to QA Manager and Plant Management in a timely manner
• Participate in facility self-inspection process
• Collect information, keep daily production and receiving records. Keep track of waste records.
• Oversees the receiving of materials according to FSMA, and SQF traceability guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Schedules we are looking for:

• 1st shift - 3am to 11.30am
• 2nd shift - 11:00 to 7:30 pm
• 3rd shift - 7:00 pm to 3:30 am

Requirements:

Position Requiremen

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of Quality Assurance experience in a food and/or beverage industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong mathematical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills resulting in the development of reports and procedures.
• Relevant quality line control experience. Including GMP’s, Food Defense and HACCP
• Basic computer skills including use and editing of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good organizational skills
• Maintain regular, consistent attendance & punctuality. Must have a flexible schedule that may require weekends and holidays depending on the production schedule and business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk within warehouse and plant environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Environmental Conditions: Ability to work in varying temperatures and humidity levels typical of bakery operations

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in working with 3rd Party audit companies. GFSI quality standards knowledge a plus
• Bilingual is a plus

At izzio, you’re more than just an employee, you’re a key ingredient in our success. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, and innovation, and we’re proud to create breads that bring joy to our customers every day. When you join our team, you become part of a community that respects your contributions, supports your growth, and celebrates the art of baking together.

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At izzio, we believe great work starts with happy, supported people. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and thoughtful benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. From competitive pay to career growth opportunities, we’re committed to supporting you.

Our Benefits Include:

• Compensation: Competitive base salaries (commensurate with experience) and other recognition dependent upon role.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you and your family covered.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Growth & Development: We are committed to the growth of our employees by providing ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and pathways to advance your career.
• Breadquarters Perks: Weekly take-home bread, because real sourdough bread is part of your life, not just your job. You’ll also enjoy the occasional team meal, first tastes of our innovation, and coffee is provided at the office.
• Recognition: izzio encourages a recognition culture and offers opportunities to recognize peers via our Employee Portal Recognition & Rewards.

Position information:

Reports to: QA Manager

Location: On-site – Thornton, CO

Compensation Range: $25-27/hr

Closing Date: 11/07/2026

Compensation is based on the level of experience, other relevant experience, and requirements of the position. The range provided serves only as a guideline and does not automatically qualify all candidates (internal or external) for the high end of the range.

Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Application Review:

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.