Quality Assurance Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Teasdale Foods, Inc.; Hoopeston (IL); Presencial; USD 51.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Career growth & professional dev.

Descripción de la vacante

Teasdale Latin Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator for the 2nd shift in Hoopeston, IL. The role focuses on quality processes, GMP compliance, and food safety, with the ability to make independent decisions and support day-to-day QA operations.

You will back up the Quality Supervisor and participate in audits, CCP checks, and pathogen monitoring. The job emphasizes strong leadership, organization, and a proactive safety mindset.

Formación

• 1-3 years of experience in a quality-related field.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative, sense of urgency, and flexibility.
• Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for up to 8 hours a day.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments with conditions described in the posting.

Responsabilidades

• Backup to Quality Supervisor and Quality Specialist; make independent decisions as needed.
• Document and follow up on quality concerns; ensure First Pass Quality.
• Perform facility audits: GMP, glass/brittle plastic, and site security.
• Verify QC analyses and CCP checks carried out by operations staff daily.
• Support adherence to OPPs per the site food safety plan.
• Coordinate pathogen monitoring program and foreign material inspections.
• Assist with sanitation, pre-op inspections, and lab support activities.
• Report daily shift events (Safety, Quality, Operations) to stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Quality experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Descripción del empleo

QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR (2ND-SHIFT) - HOOPESTON, IL

• Target Salary = $60k

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Backup: Quality Supervisor, Quality Specialist
• Make independent decisions and/or escalat? issues appropriately
• Demonstrate behaviors that support company safety procedures, with a focus on zero injuries. This includes driving results through behavioral observations, participation in SRC, and daily trainings.
• Demonstrate behaviors that support quality work processes, including documenting and learning what First Pass Quality is and being sensitive to quality issues. Notify and follow through on any quality concerns
• Facility audits- GMP, glass and brittle plastic, food defense/site security, annual foreign material risk assessment
• Verification of all QC analytical tests and CCP checks (daily) carried out by the operation’s team
• Ensure adherence to plant operational prerequisite programs (OPPs) as stated in accordance with the facility’s food safety plan.
• Provide assistance/coordination in execution of the pathogen monitoring program
• Prepare foreign material inspections and hold reports driving to root cause
• Assist with sanitation activities, including pre-op inspections, swabbing, and overall execution.
• Compile, report, and communicate daily shift events, including Safety, Quality, and/or Operation events, to all stakeholders.
• Maintain product quality forms and documents.
• Support lab staffing needs as support and backup, troubleshoot, and maintain lab equipment.
• General shift support for new products and R&D trials as it relates to quality and food safety
• Weekly product cuttings and end-of-shelf-life cuttings done in conjunction with the senior leadership team

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 1-3 years of experience in a quality-related field
• HACCP/HARPC certified
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative, sense of urgency, and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others to ensure compliance with site operating procedures.
• Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for up to 8 hours a day
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis
• Pushing/pulling various plant materials and/or equipment
• Will maneuver in cramped/confined spaces
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per workday to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells, and allergies
• Frequent bending and/or crawling; must be able to move safely and freely around machinery

WHY TEASDALE:

At Teasdale Latin Foods, our People Principles are all about Living LATIN.

What is LATIN, and how do I live it?Let us fill you in.

• L is Learning. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development within Teasdale and promotes a culture of curiosity, exploration, and acquiring new knowledge and skills.
• A is Accountability. This encourages individuals to take ownership of their actions and responsibilities, promoting a sense of personal and collective accountability ensuring we understand how toachieve our goals.
• T is Teamwork.It emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives, collective problem-solving, and synergy among team members,enabling us to achieve greater outcomes by leveraging the strengths and expertise of our employees.
• I is Innovation.This promotes an environment where we are empowered to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions to problems, fostering an atmosphere of adaptability and openness to change.
• N is Nurturing. It emphasizes the importance of supporting and developing our employees’ well-being, growth, and potential,showing that we care and are willing to invest in their long-term success and satisfaction.

We believe in finding the right people for the right roles and helping them to build careers.

Still not convinced? What about:

• Day One -Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days
• Career GrowthOpportunities andProfessional Development

I__f you are passionate about being the right kind of contributor, the point person of a fast-paceddiverse workforce, and a steward of great tradition, come join the family.We want people who are up for a challenge. Let’s live LATIN!