Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

STD/LTD & Life Insurance

EAP

Holiday pay

Culture of trust and growth

Job summary

The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure all products meet food safety and quality specifications. This role drives improvements by adhering to GMPs, monitoring CCPs, and upholding high standards. Reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

This on-site position in Bolingbrook, IL works on the night shift (10:00 pm – 6:30 am) with pay range $18–$26 per hour plus a $0.25 differential for certain shifts. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, EAP, and more.

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 R&D
• Ability to use a computer and tablet
• Must speak, read and write English
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

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)

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job description

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 inBolingbrook,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
• Stands most of the day
• Works 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 job description may be adjusted based on changing business needs.