Quality Assurance Lead- 1st shift

Richelieu Foods; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Richelieu Foods in Wheeling, IL seeks a seasoned quality professional to support production, maintenance, and R&D with QA and food safety programs. The role leads testing decisions, environmental monitoring, and FSMA compliance, while maintaining calibration of equipment and QA records.

The starting hourly rate is $27.00/hr with potential overtime; strong teamwork and knowledge of FDA/USDA rules are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in quality
• Knowledge of FDA & USDA laws and requirements as applied to food manufacturers
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability, including math skills
• Strong team player
• Certified in HACCP / Food Safety Plans, SQF Practitioner, Acidified Process, and PCQI (FSMA)
• Exceptional sensory abilities for routine inspection and evaluation of products, materials and processes

Responsibilities

• Provide functional support to Production, Maintenance and R&D relating to product quality and food safety
• Determine testing recourse and disposition for out-of-spec batches; decide QA hold status when needed
• Facilitate completion of instructions from QA Supervisor for off-shift tasks
• Fill in during technician absences and support variable work volume
• Report off-shift issues to QA Supervisor and document Embargo, Incident reports, Lab sheets
• Lead environmental monitoring program execution
• Support raw material receiving documentation and FSMA compliance
• Maintain equipment calibrations including ESE infrared analyzer
• Assist with HACCP program training, updates and enforcement
• Conduct internal audits and inspections (Brittle Plastics)
• Filing/logging/data entry of Quality Records
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies
• Other duties as assigned by Richelieu Foods management

Skills

Quality assurance

MS Word

MS Excel

Problem solving

Teamwork

HACCP / FSMA knowledge

Job description

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else. Delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Company Information

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Essential Functions

• Provides functional support to Production, Maintenance and R&D personnel in matters relating to product quality and food safety at the plant.
• Determines testing recourse and disposition for production batches that cannot otherwise be brought into specification. Holds the final decision (when the QA Manager is not available) as to whether the finished product will remain on QA hold for any reason.
• Facilitates the completion of instructions left by the QA Supervisor for off-shift tasks.
• Fills in during a technician's absence up and to including working flexible hours and supporting the team as work volume changes.
• Reports all off-shift issues to the QA Supervisor and ensures that proper documentation (Embargo, Incident report, Lab sheets have been completed).
• Responsible for facilitation and execution of the environmental monitoring program.
• Support raw material receiving program. Monitor documentation and how materials are comparing to expectations and to ensure FSMA compliance.
• Maintain ownership of equipment calibrations including ESE infrared analyzer.
• Responsible for and/or assists with:
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) program training, updates, and enforcement
• Internal audits and Brittle Plastics Inspections
• Filing, logging, data entry of Quality Records
• Maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies
• Additional duties may be assigned or modified as determined by Richelieu Foods management.

Desired Qualifications

• Must have computer skills (Microsoft word and excel)
• 5+ years' experience in quality.
• Has knowledge of FDA & USDA laws and requirements as applied to food manufacturers
• Possesses excellent organizational skills
• Has an excellent problem-solving ability, including math skills
• Must be a strong team player
• Is certified in, or able to become certified, in HACCP / Food Safety Plans, SQF Practitioner, Acidified Process, and PCQI (FSMA)
• Possesses exceptional sensory abilities that enable routine inspection and evaluation of products, materials and processes

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial trucks. The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds.

Pay & Benefits

The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The starting hourly rate is $27.00/hr. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay.

Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.

Disclosures

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This position is based on our Wheeling, IL location.