Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Starting Wage: $19.75/hr

Schedule: Mon-Fri 

Who we are!

At Schwan’s Company, we are driven to bring our customers delicious foods and reliable services. That's how we grew from a "one-man-and-a-truck" delivery business in rural Minnesota to a multibillion-dollar private company with thousands of team members nationwide. Our commitment to delicious foods shows in all we do, from careful ingredient selection and quality food making to delivering a great experience wherever you shop and eat.

The foods we make reach customers in many ways. We deliver directly to our customer's homes through our popular food-delivery business, offer well-known retail brands such as Red Baron®, Freschetta®, and Tony's® pizzas, Pagoda® snacks and appetizers, and Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts, and bring innovative food solutions to our customers in the food-service industry. To learn more, visit us at http://www.schwanscompany.com.

What we are looking for

Here at Schwan’s Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces. And we want individuals that take that seriously. 

We need someone who can:

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft application to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Read and interpret basic technical documents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic food safety practices and programs (i.e. GMPs, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) as it applies to specific plant operations.
• Show familiarity with USDA, FDA and audit principles.
• Confirm a satisfactory current job performance and safety record.
• Work in a variety of temperatures.
• Learn and operate standard laboratory equipment.
• Keep accurate documentation of daily information. 
• Communicate in English (verbally and through writing) to accurately create and document company reports.
• Read and understand product specifications.
• Operate independently and with supervision.
• Perform basic math functions.
• Demonstrate solid interpersonal and communication skills.

So what’s this job all about?

• Job Qualifications:

• Skilled wordsmith, knows words & grammar
• Ability to comprehend the work on the floor in the most logical way (Ease and Clarity)
• Innovative ideas for content
• Understands the workflow
• Analyzes the information, prioritizes it
• Organized and structured
• Can review, copy and edit the content created by others

be able to take their SOPs and troubleshoot, put together, and take apart the machine as needed with clear written instructions.

• Job Details:

The Technical Writer will be a key person in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the East Plant. The team of Technical Writers will need to have all of the listed job qualifications as well as someone who thinks mechanically and have a background in working, troubleshooting, and putting together machinery. The Technical Writers should be able to take their SOPs and troubleshoot, put together, and take apart the machine as needed with clear written instructions. 

What we want to do for you:

Company Benefits:

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health and well-being.  In addition to a competitive base pay, we offer a variety of benefit programs.

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans 
• 401(k) Program with immediate Company Match
• Profit Sharing based on Company results
• Two weeks paid vacation + holidays for new hires
• Employee discounts on company products

Final Qualifications

• Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred.
• Candidates receiving offers of employment will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-placement background check and drug screen.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.