Quality Assurance Technician- 2nd Shift

Socket.dev; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Paid time off after probation

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Illinois to perform in-process inspections and verify finished products meet specifications. The role supports food safety programs and adherence to GMP/HACCP guidelines within a union environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, basic math skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. English fluency is required; Spanish language skills are a plus. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required as part of a full time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Able to effectively speak, read and write English; bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Proficient with basic math; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identifies raw and cooked material condition by collecting material samples, conducting inspections and physical tests of materials.
• Identifies in-process product condition by collecting samples during production process, conducting in-process inspections and physical tests.
• Determines disposition of finished product by collecting, classifying, analyzing and interpreting production and quality data; judging product acceptability in comparison to specifications.
• Documents finished product status by recording and summarizing raw material, in-process and finished product inspection, and physical test data.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned and needed.
• Actively participates in food safety programs that ensure the safety of ingredients and finished products
• Attends training sessions as needed to maintain compliance and regulatory knowledge
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Reliability

Spanish optional

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adage

Job description

Position Description:

The Quality Assurance Technician performs duties to assure quality product by conducting in-process inspections and evaluating finished product.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identifies raw and cooked material condition by collecting material samples, conducting inspections and physical tests of materials
• Identifies in-process product condition by collecting samples during production process, conducting in-process inspections and physical tests
• Determines disposition of finished product by collecting, classifying, analyzing and interpreting production and quality data; judging product acceptability in comparison to specifications
• Documents finished product status by recording and summarizing raw material, in-process and finished product inspection, and physical test data
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned and needed
• Actively participates in food safety programs that ensure the safety of ingredients and finished products
• Attends training sessions as needed to maintain compliance and regulatory knowledge
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Able to effectively speak, read and write English; bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Proficient with basic math skills
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of general safety practices
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations a plus
• Working knowledge of Adage a plus
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift on average 25lbs daily, 15-20% of day
• Able to climb in excess of 3-15 feet, daily
• Able to tolerate extreme temperatures 60-70% of time

Training Period:

Minimum one year meeting all above requirements; up to three years.

*This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.