Quality Assurance Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Teasdale Foods Inc; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Teasdale Foods Inc is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator for 2nd shift in Hoopeston, IL. The role emphasizes quality control, safety, and compliance with GMP and food safety plans.

You will back up supervisors, resolve quality issues, and support lab and sanitation activities while driving continuous improvement. The position requires HACCP/HARPC certification, 1–3 years in quality, and strong leadership and organizational skills to work with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a quality-related field.
• HACCP/HARPC certification required or in progress.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with others to ensure site SOP compliance.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk up to 8 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Back up Quality Supervisor and Quality Specialist roles as needed.
• Make independent decisions and resolve quality issues.
• Support safety procedures and drive zero injuries via trainings.
• Document First Pass Quality and monitor quality issues.
• Perform GMP facility audits and CCP checks daily.
• Ensure adherence to OPPs per food safety plan.
• Coordinate pathogen monitoring and foreign material inspections.
• Assist sanitation, pre-op inspections, and swabbing.
• Report daily shift events to stakeholders; maintain quality forms.
• Support lab staffing and troubleshoot equipment as needed.

Skills

Quality experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to safety

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Ability to stand/walk 8h

Education

HACCP/HARPC certified

Tools

QC testing procedures

Job description

QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR (2ND-SHIFT) - HOOPESTON, IL Target Salary = $60k

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Backup: Quality Supervisor, Quality Specialist
• Make independent decisions and/or resolve and appropriate
• 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 to achieve 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.

Benefits:

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

If you are passionate about being the right kind of contributor, the point person of a fast-paced diverse workforce, and a steward of great tradition, come join the family. We want people who are up for a challenge. Let's live LATIN! We are our people! We love food. Especially Mexican Food. Because of this passion, Teasdale Latin Foods understands that our people make a difference daily. Our employees are committed and excited to apply their expertise every day. From Manufacturing and R&D to Customer Service and Finance, all disciplines collaborate and strive for \"Everyday Great Execution.\" In partnership with our Mission, Vision, and Operating Principles: we define our People Principles as living \"LATIN\" (Learning, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, and Nurturing), which is how our organization will ensure we always make the right decisions for our people and the company.