Quality Assurance Technician - 3nd Shift

The Fresh Factory; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift. This role is crucial in ensuring that all products meet stringent food safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for monitoring critical control points, testing finished products, and maintaining high operational standards. Join a growing company that values trust and offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. If you are passionate about quality assurance in food production and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Voluntary STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Holiday pay

Culture of trust and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing facility is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Test and release finished product samples.
• Monitor key processing Critical Control Points.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and release equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Food Safety Practices

Ability to Work Independently

Team Collaboration

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Tools

Computer

Tablet

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

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The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured at
The Fresh Factory conform to food safety and quality specifications. This role will help drive
operational improvements in food safety and quality by demonstrating best practices in GMPs,
monitoring and verifying CCPs, and maintaining the company’s and our customers’ high
standards for production. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Schedule: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

Location: On-site in Carol Stream, IL

Pay: $18-26/hr, depending on experience & skillset, plus $0.25 differential for 2nd & 3rd shift

Benefits: We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Voluntary STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday pay
• A culture of trust and growth opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Test and release finished product samples
• Monitor key processing Critical Control Points
• Periodically test packaging integrity, fill weights, and fill levels
• Inspect finished goods packaging
• Collect retain samples
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and release equipment for use
• Perform environmental monitoring swabs, read and record results
• Inspect and document the condition of inbound and outbound trucks
• Participate in regular Food Safety Team meetings
• Ensure the plant is audit ready (SQF, Organic, FDA, and customer audits)

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work with multiple departments including Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse & Logistics, and Research & Development
• Ability to use a computer and tablet
• Must speak, read and write English
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Move/Lift up to 50lbs
• Stand most of the day
• Work in Cold Room 25%-50% of the time
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment

About Us: At The Fresh Factory, we’ve built a platform to accelerate the growth of emerging food and beverage brands. We are vertically integrated from the farm to the shelf and offer services above and beyond traditional manufacturing, becoming a trusted growth partner for leading brands. We are growing quickly, adding exciting new products, processes, and packaging capabilities. Thanks to this growth, we are looking to add more Quality Assurance Technicians to our team.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. This may be adjusted based on changing business needs.