Quality Assurance Technician - AM Rotating 12 hour QA

The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary coverage (STD, LTD, Life)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure products meet food safety and quality specifications.

The role emphasizes GMP practices, CCP monitoring, and maintaining high production standards, reporting to the QA Manager. The position runs a 12-hour AM shift (5 AM–5 PM) with a rotating pattern of 4 on/3 off and 3 on/4 off, with every other weekend off. Strong English skills and prior food manufacturing experience are preferred for collaboration across

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts.
• Must speak, read and write English; bilingual in 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

Communication skills

Food manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Cross-department collaboration

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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.

This posting is for AM 12 hour shift. 5 AM to 5 PM.

The work pattern is 4 days on 3 days off, 3 days on 4 days off with that pattern alternating. Every other weekend is off.

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

Benefits

We offer competitive pay; Medical, Dental, Vision, voluntary coverage (STD, LTD, Life); an

Employee Assistance Program (EAP); plus a great working environment, a culture of trust and

growth opportunities for our employees.