QC Technician

Socket.dev; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package

13 paid holidays

Annual bonus potential

Candy allotment

Health insurance

401k with company match

Well-being subsidy

Tuition reimbursement

Service awards

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in Rockford, IL is seeking a Quality Technician to join our Quality Team. You will perform lab tests, conduct GMP audits, and manage quality holds to sustain product integrity.

The role emphasizes precise testing, accurate documentation, and collaboration across departments to reduce quality losses and support audits and certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience in a quality-focused role.
• 1-2 years of experience in quality assurance or a similar role, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing and documentation.
• Proficiency in data tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with GMP standards and quality auditing practices.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized records.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality lab tests on gum base and sweetener to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Support decisions and follow processes on blocking and unblocking materials by coordinating the initiation and release of product holds to maintain quality standards.
• Conduct monthly GMP audits for the gum base and sweetener departments and provide actionable feedback to ensure compliance.
• Manage and track quality holds for gum base and sweetener, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Assist in preparing for and supporting internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet certification and compliance requirements.
• Perform calibrations and maintain records for facility temperature probes to ensure accurate monitoring.
• Review and verify quality documentation for daily and weekly metal checks to maintain compliance and accuracy.
• Monitor and record the cost of the lost product resulting from quality failures, providing insights into continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data tracking

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality testing

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Food Science

Tools

Lab instruments

Temperature probes

Job description

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle - one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide - is seeking a Quality Technicianto join our Quality Team based in Rockford, IL.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Quality Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that quality standards are met through testing, audits, and documentation for the gum base and sweetener departments. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with quality and food safety standards, as well as tracking and mitigating quality-related product losses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform quality lab tests on gum base and sweetener to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Support decisions and follow processes on blocking and unblocking materials by coordinating the initiation and release of product holds to maintain quality standards.
• Conduct monthly Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audits for the gum base and sweetener departments and provide actionable feedback to ensure compliance.
• Manage and track quality holds for gum base and sweetener, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Assist in preparing for and supporting internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet certification and compliance requirements
• Perform calibrations and maintain records for facility temperature probes to ensure accurate monitoring.
• Review and verify quality documentation for daily and weekly metal checks to maintain compliance and accuracy.
• Monitor and record the cost of the lost product resulting from quality failures, providing insights into continuous improvement.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience in a quality-focused role.

• 1-2 years of experience in quality assurance or a similar role, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing and documentation.
• Proficiency in data tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with GMP standards and quality auditing practices.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized records.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with low premiums and incentives
• HSA or FSA options
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Well-being subsidy up to $500 Annually
• Maternity & Paternity leave options.
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Service Awards

The anticipated target range for this role is: $20.81-$72.15 per hour.

Perfetti Van Melle considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.