QA Technician - 2nd Shift

Rich Products; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a QA Technician to ensure food safety and compliance through monitoring and reporting. This role involves conducting product tests, managing lab operations, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in microbiology and chemistry, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiology and chemistry related to food.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and operate laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety through HACCP compliance monitoring.
• Conduct product testing and audits to meet specifications.
• Investigate defects in raw and finished products.

Skills

Attention to Details

Microbiology

Chemistry

Statistics

Education

One year experience in commercial food processing

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

Job description

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The QA Technician's purpose is to assure food safety through HACCP compliance monitoring, implementing corrective actions and reporting of deviations to the QA Manager.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Document test results, communicate deviations with management and co-associates.
• Review data and direct follow-up of product testing deviations and trends to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct product and process capability studies as directed by QA Manager or designate.
• Perform QA tasks including product sampling, line monitoring, auditing, lab testing and calibrations to ensure compliance to specifications.
• Coordinate lab operation, raw material, finished product and audit analytical data and reports for process improvements.
• Audit laboratory testing, analytical test methods and protocols for Compliance with Standard Operating Procedure and Quality Assurance Agreement.
• Reviewing and approving deviation, investigations, and corrective and preventive action that is associated with analytical laboratories.
• Review and audit of microbiological testing and sanitation cleaning inspection reports.
• Place ingredients and finished goods on hold, as directed by the QA Manager/QA Team Leader.
• Investigate the root cause of defects in raw and finished products and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and promote a quality culture through training
• Maintain a well-organized and clean work area.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for lab Audit laboratory testing, analytical testmethods and protocols for Compliance with Standard Operating Procedure and Quality Assurance Agreement
• Coordinate timely hold and disposition of raw ingredients, packaging materials and finished product.
• Utilize PLM, QDMS, SAP and Minitab in support of business processes.
• Submit written reports on overall compliance, deviations and corrective actions implemented.
• Understanding of Acidified Foods and compliance to all federal guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Related work experience.
• Chemistry work related: Water activity. Viscosity, PH effect on Food; allergen tests,
• Microbiology work related: swabbing
• One year experience in commercial food processing preferred.
• PC skills include strong knowledge of Windows operating system, and applications to include Microsoft Word and Excel, and knowledge of iPads.
• Knowledge of statistics and use of software packages.
• Knowledge of SAP systems preferred.
• Ability to constructively deal with change and pressure. Willing to continue training/ education as necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to use a full range of motion in both arms, hands, and legs.
• Ability to taste.
• Ability to operate normal laboratory equipment.
• Must have understanding of microbiological contaminates.
• Attention to Details

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$22.00-$26.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.