Food Quality & Safety Champion

Ocean Spray Cranberries; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonus

Flexible scheduling

Tuition/Education assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries in Markham, IL is seeking a Quality Technician to work with the operations team to ensure all food quality standards are met, with no exceptions, at our Markham production facility. You will provide quality testing, analysis and review to ensure production quality and schedule adherence, train manufacturing personnel in quality systems, and initiate problem-solving for quality parameter issues.

Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and support QA verifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or University Degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years production/manufacturing experience or 2+ years relevant lab technician experience.
• Food/beverage industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality testing, analysis and review to ensure production quality and schedule standards.
• Train and support manufacturing personnel in quality systems to maximize product quality.
• Initiate problem-solving activities relating to quality parameter issues.
• Support continuous training, record keeping and maintenance of food safety and quality practices.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and operate lab equipment.
• Perform QA verification of cleaned equipment and support sanitation.
• Perform Positive Release duties and micro testing when required.
• Conduct FM investigations and product holds when required.

Skills

Quality testing

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Associate Degree in Food Science

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Ocean Spray Cranberries in Markham, IL is seeking a Quality Technician to work with the operations team to ensure all food quality standards are met, with no exceptions, at our Markham production facility. You will provide quality testing, analysis and review to ensure production quality and schedule adherence, train manufacturing personnel in quality systems, and initiate problem-solving for quality parameter issues.

Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and support QA verifications as needed.