2nd Shift Quality Assurance Technician — Food/Pharma

VetJobs; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrara in Itasca, Illinois, is seeking a QA Technician for 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) to inspect raw materials, packaging, in-process goods and finished product documentation. The role requires overtime and weekend coverage as needed.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation verification, training support for line operators, sample retention, and calibration of lab equipment. Compliance with GMP, safety and quality standards is essential.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Experience in QA/QC in food/pharma preferred (1–3 years).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Access).
• Able to read/write English and follow safety/quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute tests on incoming ingredients and packaging per QMS.
• Verify finished goods documentation meets release criteria.
• Support line operator training to ensure checks are accurate.
• Retain samples and set up daily sensory panels.
• Hold Out of Specification material.
• Communicate with Supervisors.
• Use ASI to obtain net content info for release.
• Calibrate lab equipment per ICP guidelines.
• Audit GMPs and follow safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned; overtime/shift coverage as needed.

Skills

Clean work area

Overtime availability

Lab equipment knowledge

Teamwork

Excel & Access

Safety & quality compliance

Standards knowledge (BRC/SQF)

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ferrara in Itasca, Illinois, is seeking a QA Technician for 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) to inspect raw materials, packaging, in-process goods and finished product documentation. The role requires overtime and weekend coverage as needed.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation verification, training support for line operators, sample retention, and calibration of lab equipment. Compliance with GMP, safety and quality standards is essential.