FSQA Technician (3rd Shift)

Shelby American, Inc.; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative company dedicated to maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards. In this role, you will work closely with the QA Supervisor and team, ensuring that all production processes meet customer quality expectations. Your expertise in food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance will be vital as you perform daily checks, coordinate lab testing, and collaborate with operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values community involvement and employee growth, with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

On-site Café

Company-paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Employee Recognition Programs

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Opportunity for Advancement

Weekly Pay

401k with Match

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food safety or quality experience in the food industry.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production floor activities for food safety & GMP compliance.
• Perform daily quality checks and coordinate lab testing needs.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

GMP Knowledge

Food Microbiology

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HACCP Certification

SQF Training

Job description

Description

This position reports to the QA Supervisor and is part of the QA structure. Working alongside other QA team members supporting operations team process in accordance with the organization’s policies and programs, to ensure that customer quality standards are being met.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Performing day-to-day production floor activities as assigned by the QA supervisor and lead, monitoring process controls for food safety & GMP compliance.
2. Daily quality checks in production that include regular defined frequency checks of food quality and safety control points with timely execution and precise document keeping.
3. Responsible for coordinating lab testing needs & activities, sample collection and facilitation of test and hold requirements once results are received.
4. Responsible for product release activities after reviewing critical control point information in reference to cooking and chilling CCPs.
5. Collaborate with the operations team to ensure compliance with regulatory, policies and procedures, company and customer expectations as related to the receiving of raw materials, and production process, process controls, and packaging of finished goods.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. 2+ years’ of food safety or quality experience in the food industry
3. Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, USDA regulations, and Food Microbiology
4. Experience with Food Safety Audit expectations and requirements
5. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
6. HACCP certification preferred
7. SQF training preferred

Why Choose Kilcoy Global Foods?

1. On-site Café where Breakfast and Lunch are served daily
2. Community Involvement
3. Company-paid Life Insurance
4. Competitive Salary
5. Employee Assistance Program
6. Employee Discount of Ruprecht Product
7. Employee Recognition Programs
8. Excellent low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
9. Opportunity for Advancement
10. Weekly Pay
11. 401k with Match