Quality Assurance Technician- 3rd Shift

Miniat LLC; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Miniat LLC in South Holland, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for 3rd shift to perform in-process inspections and evaluate finished products. The role requires ensuring product quality through data collection, testing, and adherence to specifications.

The position emphasizes food safety program participation, documentation accuracy, and compliance with GMP/USDA regulations, with overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write in English; Spanish a plus.
• Proficient in basic math and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and USDA regulations a plus.
• Reliable and punctual; able to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identifies raw and cooked material condition by sampling and testing materials.
• Identifies in-process product condition by taking samples and performing tests during production.
• Determines disposition of finished product by analyzing data and comparing to specs.
• Documents finished product status by recording inspection and test results.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Participates in food safety programs to ensure ingredient and product safety.
• Attends training sessions to maintain regulatory knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

MS Office

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

USDA regulations knowledge

Spanish (bonus)

Reliability & punctuality

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADAGE

Job description

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Quality Assurance Technician- 3rd Shift

Regular Full-Time Quality Assur-CM South Holland, IL, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.50 Hourly

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.