Quality Assurance Technician

Batory Foods Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Well-being program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Batory Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift (9:30pm–6:00am) to join our QA team. The role involves routine quality checks, sample collection, and documentation to ensure product quality and compliance with internal specs and vendor/customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in food manufacturing, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to food safety programs such as HACCP and PCQI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• 5-7 years’ experience in food manufacturing, processing & distribution.
• PCQI and HACCP certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and Excel knowledge.
• Willing to travel up to 5% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform projects assigned by QA Manager.
• Collect samples, perform quality checks and assist with records.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing trucks per shipping program.
• Run quality checks on raw materials, packaging, finished products.
• Document lab results and compare with specs; report concerns.
• Maintain calibration schedule and lab inventory.
• Coordinate outside labs and environmental monitoring testing.
• Report deviations and stop production if needed; communicate actions.
• Maintain reports and lead monthly QA meetings.
• Train employees and maintain food safety programs (BRC, HACCP, SOP, Allergen).

Skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

PCQI

HACCP

Job description

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN - 3rd Shift - 9:30pm - 6:00am

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.

At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacy- whether it’s related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow, together.

Job Description:

Batory Foods is a national food ingredient distributor that has built a successful business and superior reputation by hiring and retaining the most talented people in the industry. We are looking to add an organized and highly motivated Quality Assurance Technician to our team Quality Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform individual or group projects assigned by the QA Manager.
• Collect samples of ingredients, perform quality checks during production and assist with production records.
• Inspect incoming and out-going trucks according to shipping and receiving program.
• Perform quality checks on incoming raw materials, packaging components, finished products and labels on a timely basis. Generate Certificate of Analysis.
• Document and interpret lab results, compare to internal specification or vendor/customer specification to ensure product quality is within acceptance. Discuss and report food safety concerns to related personnel for further action.
• Maintain lab equipment calibration schedule and inventory of lab supplies.
• Administer samples sent to outside laboratories and potential customers. Ensure all customer required testing is performed. Follow schedule for environmental monitoring testing program.
• Report any process errors, product failures, or deviations. Follow through with operations regarding production issues and quality concerns. Stop production if needed and communicate information to all management and QA Manager for follow-up actions.
• Maintain all relevant reports, non-compliance report investigations and conduct monthly Management meetings to communicate follow-up procedures.
• Conduct employee training and maintain records. Implement, manage, and maintain food safety related programs (BRC, HACCP, SOP, Allergen etc.).

Personal and Formal Qualifications:

• 5-7 years’ experience in food manufacturing, processing & distribution.
• Understanding in maintaining food safety related documents and knowledge in GFSI standards.
• High attentionto detail, strong computer and excel knowledge.Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environments.
• Strong verbal communication skills, presentation skills and technical writing skills.
• Capable of occasionally lifting 25-50 lbs.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Willing to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Knowledge in performing analytical tests such as pH, brix, HPLC and refractometer tests.
• Bachelor's degree, in Food Science or similar; or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Previous quality experience. PCQI and HACCP certification preferred.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401
• 14 paid holidays with a end of year holiday refresh break
• Kprogram
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Be Positively Excellent well-being program
• Term Life Insurance Plan
• Standard Disability Plan

Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.