QA Specialist MP334624

Barton Staffing Solutions; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Skokie, IL, is seeking a QA Specialist for direct hire. This role involves ensuring product safety and quality through various inspections and compliance checks. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of food manufacturing experience, with skills in organization and communication. Comprehensive training on food safety protocols will be provided.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of QA/QC or operational experience in food manufacturing.
• GMP, Allergen, HACCP training required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food safety and quality standards on the manufacturing floor.
• Conduct QA inspections and report issues.
• Train new QA staff.

Skills

Basic math skills

Strong organization

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Education

High school diploma required; college preferred

Job description

Job Description

Great Direct Hire openings for a food manufacturing company located in Skokie, IL.

1st shift hours - 7:00am-3:30pm @ $21.00/hr

3rd shift hours - 11:00pm-7:00am @ $23.00/hr

Summary

The QA Specialist is responsible for monitoring products and employee practices on the manufacturing floor to ensure the safety and quality of products manufactured.

Primary Responsibilities

• Report any food safety and quality problems to authorized personnel.
• Perform QA in-process inspections per shift, including checking production paperwork, retain samples, code dates, weight, metal detection, labels, color codes, cleanliness, GMP practices, and allergen cross-contamination.
• Conduct daily scale checks.
• Place materials on hold due to quality or food safety issues, following Hold Policy.
• Send electronic hold reports via SharePoint and transfer PQ products to 100#.
• Release products on hold upon approval.
• Generate disposal reports for materials to be disposed.
• Perform metal detector checks during production.
• Verify DVU logs and alarms.
• Validate changeovers and perform equipment sanitation checks.
• Conduct environmental and allergen validations.
• Maintain QA supplies inventory.
• Collect retain samples for production.
• Conduct internal audits, including glass and brittle plastic audits.
• Perform annual magnet pull tests and metal detection tests on detectable ear plugs and band aids.
• Monitor GMP compliance and report issues daily.
• Train new QA staff.
• Generate maintenance work requests.
• Shut down lines when serious safety issues are detected.
• File QA documents and perform other QA functions as needed.
• Check oil FFA and water chlorine levels.
• Serve as backup for QA Specialist.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma required; college preferred.
• At least 1 year of QA/QC or operational experience in food manufacturing.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Training Requirements

• GMP, Allergen, HACCP, Food Safety, GNC QA policies, and HR policies training.

Contact Letty, Ida, or Sandra at 708-343-5070. Send resumes to [e-mail].

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, holiday pay, and paid time off.

Company Description

We specialize in staffing and recruiting, providing employment opportunities at leading companies in Greater Chicago-land. Our standard is excellence. If you're committed and eager to grow your career, contact us today.